In a recent social media post, former President Donald Trump criticized Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny‘s halftime performance during the Super Bowl, describing it as “one of the worst” and claiming it did not represent American values. This comment has reignited discussions about cultural representation and artistic expression in major events.
Trump’s remarks followed a series of posts on Truth Social, where he expressed his discontent with the performance, stating, “It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence.” He further criticized the performance for its lyrics, suggesting that “nobody understands a word” and condemned the choreography as inappropriate for children.
In a contrasting note, Trump later praised Kid Rock, who performed an alternative halftime show organized by Turning Point USA. Although Trump initially watched Bad Bunny’s performance, he later commended Rock’s rendition of his 1999 hit “Bawitdaba,” linking it to the “Greatness of America.” Trump remarked, “Not since Sinatra’s ‘Do-bee-doo-bee-doo’ have American performers evoked the Terrific Vocabulary of Amazing American Words.”
While Trump did not vocalize any criticism of Green Day‘s pre-game performance, which featured hits like “American Idiot,” reports indicated that political lyrics were omitted from the show. The performance received mixed reactions, with some retired NFL players, including former quarterback Tom Brady, seen enjoying the music.
In a separate political development, House Speaker Mike Johnson and fellow Republicans are attempting to redefine a “legislative day” to delay any congressional voting on Trump’s tariffs. This change would effectively block a vote after the usual 15-day period following a tariff’s imposition, raising questions about legislative transparency and accountability.
Amid these political maneuvers, the Trump administration threatened to withdraw $16 billion in federal funding for a critical train tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey unless Chuck Schumer agreed to rename Penn Station and Washington’s Dulles International Airport in honor of Trump. Schumer humorously suggested a compromise involving spray paint for the president.
The international landscape also saw tensions when Trump threatened to block the opening of a Canadian-built bridge competing with a privately owned toll bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. He asserted that the U.S. deserved compensation for the project, which was named for Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe. The situation was resolved when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney inaugurated the bridge, humorously named the Donald J. Trump-Gordie Howe International Bridge.
In health news, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has enlisted former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson to promote his “Eat Real Food” campaign. This initiative features Tyson’s involvement in sharing recipes, including a controversial one from 1997, humorously dubbed “Ear tartare alá Holyfield.”
Lastly, an unusual incident occurred over El Paso, Texas, where the closure of commercial airspace was attributed to drifting party balloons. Defense Department drones, initially dispatched to intercept suspected cartel drones, prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to shut down the airport’s airspace for safety.
This combination of cultural critique, political maneuvering, and unexpected incidents reflects the ongoing complexity of American public life and the intersection of entertainment, politics, and health.
