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Donald Trump calls Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show a 'slap in the face' to country

Headline from NBC New York, from the development of Feb 8, 2026

Newest development Feb 10, 2026 · 3 reports‘God bless América’: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show resonated far beyond the US - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

President Donald Trump was not a fan of Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

NBC New York's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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Feb 5, 2026
Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Headline from Lamag ·
Feb 8, 2026Names this update
Donald Trump calls Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show a 'slap in the face' to country
Headline from NBC New York ·
Feb 10, 2026Newest
‘God bless América’: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show resonated far beyond the US - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Headline from WSVN Miami ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

130 articles, oldest first.

Breitbart News
NFL Celebrates Super Bowl Halftime Show Star Bad Bunny After Grammy Win, Anti-ICE Speech (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
The NFL congratulated woke rapper Bad Bunny after his Grammy win and after he delivered an anti-ICE acceptance speech on stage on Sunday.
Newsweek
Bad Bunny and Donald Trump's popularity compared ahead of Super Bowl (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 3, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Trump has spoken out against Bad Bunny as this year's Super Bowl halftime performer amid conservative outrage.
Rolling Stone
Bad Bunny Promises to Bring 'A Lot of My Culture' to Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Feb 4, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
Bad Bunny addressed questions regarding special guests and the vibe for his Super Bowl halftime show performance in a new interview.
Lamag
Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl LX Halftime Show (opens Lamag)
Published Feb 5, 2026
Lamag's feed description
Bad Bunny brings Latin culture and high expectations to the Super Bowl LX halftime show. Fans await surprise guests, visuals and a performance built for dancing.
Newsweek
List of celebrities supporting Bad Bunny ahead of Super Bowl halftime show (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Celebrities including Madonna and Cardi B showed support for Bad Bunny ahead of his halftime show on Sunday.
NBC Los Angeles
Bad Bunny says his Super Bowl halftime show will be a 'huge party' (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 7, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Learn more about Bad Bunny’s upcoming 2026 Super Bowl performance, including what we know about it so far, how to tune in on Sunday and what to expect.
CBS News
Bad Bunny says 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will "be a huge party" (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 7, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
ABC 30 Fresno
Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny to take the stage in halftime show (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Feb 7, 2026
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
Bad Bunny is set to rock Levi Stadium during halftime of the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks game.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The moments that made Bad Bunny a Super Bowl halftime headliner | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
In just a decade, Bad Bunny has gone from a young upstart to headlining the biggest stage in music. Along the way, he has become the face of Latin music’s soaring popularity, as well as one of the most streamed artists in the world.
New York Post
2026 Super Bowl Bad Bunny halftime show betting odds: Guests, first song (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 7, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Check out betting odds on Kalshi for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 2026 halftime sow.
The New Republic
Trump Rages at Bad Bunny—and Accidentally Exposes a Big MAGA Weakness (opens The New Republic)
Published Feb 7, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
MAGA’s hatred of the Super Bowl halftime performer reflects a hubris about what parts of the culture are “theirs.” But those assumptions are proving more wrong every day.
Forbes
Who Is Bad Bunny? What To Know About The 2026 Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Star (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Bad Bunny is set to make Super Bowl history as the first Spanish-language Latin solo artist to headline the halftime show. Here’s what to know about the 31-year-old superstar.
NPR
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl. Here's how he got there (opens NPR)
Published Feb 7, 2026
NPR's feed description
Bad Bunny will perform at this year's Super Bowl half time. We take a look at his rise to fame.
Washington Examiner
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show latest MAGA fight for American culture (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump has spent much of his second term trying to move American culture rightward.
NBC New York
Donald Trump calls Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show a 'slap in the face' to country (opens NBC New York)
Published Feb 8, 2026
NBC New York's feed description
President Donald Trump was not a fan of Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Variety
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was an All-American Triumph. Turning Point USA’s Was a Boring MAGA Grift With Kid Rock (opens Variety)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Variety's feed description
Although the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show was for the MAGA faithful, Bad Bunny's performance was far more patriotic.
Forbes
What Did Bad Bunny Say At The Super Bowl Halftime Show? Every Word He Spoke In English And Spanish (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show was performed almost entirely in Spanish but the words he spoke, both in Spanish and English, carried deep meaning.
Reason
Claiming Bad Bunny isn't successful is as foolish as claiming he isn't American (opens Reason)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Reason's feed description
The Super Bowl is a celebration of excellence, and that includes the halftime show.
The Hollywood Reporter
Critic’s Notebook: Bad Bunny Shrugs Off Trumped-Up Controversies for an Exhilarating, Vital Super Bowl Halftime Performance (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Feb 8, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and celebrity guests were part of one of the biggest parties to ever hit the field at a Super Bowl, headlined by Bad Bunny.
The Christian Post
3 highlights from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show (opens The Christian Post)
Published Feb 8, 2026
The Christian Post's feed description
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show featured homages to Latin American culture and surprise guest appearances from music icons.
Fox News
Why Bad Bunny’s ‘God Bless America’ moment at the Super Bowl sparked controversy (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime use of “God Bless America" drew mixed reactions as he expanded the phrase’s meaning beyond the U.S.
ABC 12 Flint
Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show ‘one of the worst, EVER’ (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Feb 8, 2026
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
President Donald Trump – who skipped the Super Bowl and instead attended a watch party in Florida – denounced Bad Bunny
Forbes
What did Bad Bunny's Halftime Show Mean? Every Cultural Reference Broken Down (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Forbes's feed description
From Puerto Rican instruments to power line poles, Bad Bunny packed his ebullient 13 minutes with profound symbolism.
Fox7 Austin
Bad Bunny takes center stage for Super Bowl halftime show (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Fox7 Austin's feed description
Bad Bunny electrified the Super Bowl halftime show, commanding the stage with explosive energy, charisma, and an unforgettable performance.
Deadline
Trump Attacks Bad Bunny Halftime Show As A "Slap In The Face" To U.S. (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Donald Trump ended up watching the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, after all, and to little surprise, the president hated it.

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