President Donald Trump reacted Monday to the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer, dismissing the choice and questioning why the singer had been selected for the event.
Trump told Newsmax’s Greg Kelly that he had “never heard of” Bad Bunny, adding, “I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing it — it’s, like, crazy. They blame it on some promoter they hired to pick up entertainment. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has sparked debate since the NFL announced in late September that he would headline Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8. The artist, known for performing entirely in Spanish and for his outspoken stance a