President Donald Trump delivered a blistering review of the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Sunday night. He labeled the performance by Latin trap artist Bad Bunny as "absolutely terrible" and one of the worst in history. The show, which took place in Santa Clara, California, has sparked a massive national debate over cultural standards and the English language.
The President took to Truth Social to express his disgust with the 13-minute set. "It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence," Trump wrote. He specifically criticized the fact that "nobody understands a word this guy is saying" and called the dancing "disgusting" for young children.
Trump argued that the show was a "slap in the face" to a country currently setting new economic records. He used the moment to contrast the performance with the "Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History." He also predicted that the "Fake News Media" would give the show great reviews because they are out of touch with the "REAL WORLD."
The performance was historic for being almost entirely in Spanish. Bad Bunny, born Benito Ocasio, wore a jersey emblazoned with "Ocasio 64," which some interpreted as a nod to the original Hurricane Maria death toll. Critics also pointed to the closing message on the video board, "The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate is Love," as a thinly veiled political jab.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon was among the many conservative voices who pounced on the display. Other critics tied the all-Spanish performance to the ongoing national debate over illegal immigration and ICE deportations. Many fans reportedly opted to skip the show entirely to watch Turning Point USA’s "All-American" alternative headlined by Kid Rock.
Despite the heavy criticism from Washington, some sports stars offered praise for the high-energy set. Former NFL star JJ Watt joked on X, "Did I understand a single word of it? I did not. Was it a vibe? It was." New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson simply posted, "Thank you Benito."
The Super Bowl itself ended with a 29-13 victory for the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots. Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was named MVP after a dominant 161-yard performance. While the game was a defensive masterpiece, the conversation on Monday remains centered on the cultural divide showcased at Levi’s Stadium.