Donald Trump has dismissed Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show as “absolutely ridiculous” and admitted he has no idea who the global music star is.
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Trump denies Bad Bunny was Super Bowl headliner
Donald Trump called Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show “absolutely ridiculous” on Newsmax, admitting he doesn’t even know who the chart-topping Puerto Rican artist is.
Speaking with Greg Kelly, the former president reacted to the NFL’s decision to book “Bad Bunny” for the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show. “The NFL just drafted Bad Bunny or whatever his name is,” host Greg Kelly said. Trump responded: “I’ve never heard of him. I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they would do this. It’s crazy. And then they blame it on some salesman they hired. I think that’s absolutely ridiculous.”
NFL and Apple Music confirm Bad Bunny will play in 2026 Super Bowl
The NFL and Apple Music confirmed last month that Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. The news surprised some observers, especially considering the rapper won’t be performing in any U.S. cities during the Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour.
The 2026 halftime show will be “Bad Bunny’s” only U.S. appearance that year. His absence from the U.S. tour raised eyebrows, especially after he pointed to U.S. immigration enforcement as a major issue.
Bad Bunny avoids US tour stop over immigration issues
In an interview with ID Magazine, Bad Bunny explained that concerns about ICE activities influenced his decision to keep his tour outside the United States. “I don’t feel safe touring there right now,” he said, noting the ongoing immigration crackdown as a key factor.
Despite skipping U.S. cities, the Grammy-winning artist remains one of the world’s most streamed musicians, and his Super Bowl booking is expected to draw a large international audience.
NFL Super Bowl 60 is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026. The event will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
