‘Disgusting’ Super Bowl Halftime Show Called ‘a Slap in the Face’ to America
The piece centers on reactions to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting a sharp critique from former President Donald Trump who called the performance “absolutely terrible” and a “slap in the face” to America. Trump argued the show was not inspirational, criticized the language barrier, and urged the NFL to rethink its standards, even joking about other policy-like changes. The article also aggregates social-media responses, noting criticisms from various commentators who argued the bilingual or Spanish-language aspects where political statements and questioned whether Americans could or should enjoy a performance in a language they don’t understand. It quotes multiple voices—Harmeet K. Dhillon,Megyn Kelly,Jon Root,Raq,Nick Adams,and The Moderate Case—who joined Trump in voicing their disapproval,while others offered counterpoints about cultural depiction and artistic expression. the piece portrays a polarized reception to the halftime show, emphasizing debates over language, national identity, and entertainment choices, with embedded social-media reactions and ancillary online elements.
The Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show lived down to its billing, according to President Donald Trump.
“The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence,” Trump posted on Sunday.
“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World.”
“He wears dresses? And hates America? Why?”
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@HarmeetKDhillon) February 9, 2026
“This ‘Show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day — including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History,” Trump continued.
“There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show and watch, it will get great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they haven’t got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD — And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Nah, I like my half time shows in English from ppl who love America. https://t.co/gxd2bht3Gr
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) February 9, 2026
Many joined Trump in criticizing the show.
“The NFL having a Super Bowl Halftime Show where their performer sings ENTIRELY in Spanish & waves other nation’s flags, is 100 % a political statement,” Jon Root posted on X.
The NFL having a Super Bowl Halftime Show where their performer sings ENTIRELY in Spanish & waves other nation’s flags, is 💯% a political statement.
Bad Bunny will go down as the worst halftime show in the history of the league.
America deserved better for its 250th birthday. pic.twitter.com/Glu9BLT5Tp
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) February 9, 2026
“Bad Bunny will go down as the worst halftime show in the history of the league. America deserved better for its 250th birthday,” he wrote.
The show’s language barrier was a frequent point of attack.
This is an advertisement for closed borders pic.twitter.com/L4wPC45frB
— Raq (@raqisright) February 9, 2026
“Was a single word of English spoken during the Super Bowl Halftime Show?” Nick Adams wrote on X.
I have absolutely nothing against Bad Bunny as an artist, I’m just confused as to how a population that overwhelmingly speaks English is supposed to enjoy a performance in a language they don’t understand.
English is the language of America. pic.twitter.com/o2HVyLlwY8
— The Moderate Case (@TheModerateCase) February 9, 2026
“Someone needs to tell Bad Bunny he’s in America. This is an abomination,” he posted.
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