Trump Condemns Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance Amid NFL Rule Controversy

By Sam Barron | Monday, 06 October 2025 10:50 PM EDT
President Donald Trump criticized rapper and producer Bad Bunny’s selection to perform at the next Super Bowl halftime show, calling the choice “absolutely ridiculous.” Speaking on “Greg Kelly Reports,” Trump stated, “I’ve never heard of him. I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing it.” He also expressed disdain for the NFL’s new kickoff rule, describing it as “ridiculous” and “terrible,” arguing it lacks safety improvements despite its visual appeal.

Conservative figures have criticized the NFL over Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowing to enforce immigration laws at the event. Noem told podcaster Benny Johnson, “We’ll be all over that place. People should not be coming to the Super Bowl unless they are law-abiding Americans who love this country.” Bad Bunny, a U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico, had previously stated concerns about immigration enforcement targeting his Spanish-language concerts.

Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.