Trump Claims He’s Unfamiliar with Bad Bunny Before Super Bowl Halftime

Donald Trump Criticizes Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Selection

Donald Trump recently shared his views about the NFL’s decision to feature Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny in the Super Bowl LX halftime show. During an interview on Newsmax’s “Greg Kelly Reports” on October 7, he expressed that he had never heard of the artist and labeled the NFL’s choice as “absolutely ridiculous.”

Trump stated, “I don’t know why they’re doing this; it’s crazy. Then they blame it on some promoter they hired for entertainment. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.” When asked by Kelly if fans should abandon the NFL over this decision, Trump agreed.

Cultural Backlash and Immigration Issues

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, primarily sings in Spanish. While Puerto Ricans have been US citizens since 1917, his selection to perform has drawn criticism online, centering on linguistic and cultural heritage.

The artist has previously opted not to hold concerts in the United States due to immigration policies during Trump’s presidency. In a September cover story with i-D magazine, he explained his apprehensions, noting the potential presence of ICE agents at his events.

Bad Bunny’s Humor on Saturday Night Live

In response to Trump’s criticism, Bad Bunny made light of the situation during his October 4 hosting of Saturday Night Live. He joked that fans would have “four months to learn” Spanish before his halftime performance.

Homeland Security’s Statement

On October 4, Kristi Noem, Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary, announced on “The Benny Show” that ICE agents would be prevalent at Super Bowl LX, asserting that “we are going to enforce the law.”

FAQs

Q1. Whom did Donald Trump criticize for the Super Bowl halftime show?

Donald Trump criticized the NFL for choosing Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Q2. What comments did Trump make regarding Bad Bunny?

Trump mentioned he had “never heard of” Bad Bunny and called the NFL’s choice “absolutely ridiculous” during his Newsmax interview.

Q3. How did Bad Bunny react to the critics?

He jokingly mentioned on Saturday Night Live that viewers have “four months to learn” Spanish prior to his performance.