Trump Criticizes NFL's Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Booking

President Donald Trump has criticized the NFL's decision to have Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl halftime show, calling it "absolutely ridiculous" and expressing that he had "never heard" of the artist, despite Bad Bunny's massive global following and multiple Grammy awards. Trump and other conservative figures have attacked the booking, with some supporting the presence of ICE agents at the event and others questioning Bad Bunny's unifying appeal and American identity, despite Puerto Rico being a U.S. territory. Bad Bunny has been openly critical of Trump's immigration policies and responded to his critics in a Saturday Night Live monologue, where he humorously told viewers to learn Spanish if they did not understand him. The controversy highlights the cultural and political tensions surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, which has previously been used as a platform for political statements. Despite the backlash, Bad Bunny's selection marks a significant milestone as the first male Latin artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, symbolizing a broader representation of Latin music on a major world stage. The debate reflects differing views on culture, politics, and entertainment within the current U.S. political climate.