![Bad Bunny performing passionately at the Super Bowl halftime show [UPI=Yonhap News]](https://cdn.www.cineplay.co.kr/w900/q75/article-images/2026-02-10/8e9a94dc-695c-4832-ac16-0da7346b584b.jpg)
The largest sports festival in America, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, turned into a massive political battleground. This was because 'The King of Latin Pop' Bad Bunny boldly confronted the anti-immigration stance of the Trump administration by shouting "Together, We Are America" on a stage watched by the entire world.
In contrast, President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure without reservation, calling this Spanish-filled performance "the worst show ever." Some conservative groups echoed his sentiments, leading to an unprecedented situation where alternative performances were streamed.
The halftime show of the NFL Championship held on the 9th (local time) in Santa Clara, California, was essentially a grand celebration of Latin culture. Major foreign media outlets, including the New York Times (NYT), evaluated that the performance delivered a heavy social message beyond mere entertainment.
![Bad Bunny showcasing a blackout performance during the Super Bowl halftime show [AFP=Yonhap News]](https://cdn.www.cineplay.co.kr/w900/q75/article-images/2026-02-10/b05ce544-26a8-4e9f-92a7-1c0b636f25a2.jpg)
The stage was bolstered by the participation of pop star Lady Gaga and 'original Latin icon' Ricky Martin. Even Lady Gaga's only English song, 'Die With a Smile', was rearranged with salsa rhythms, firmly establishing the identity of Latin music.
![Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga holding hands [EPA=Yonhap News]](https://cdn.www.cineplay.co.kr/w900/q75/article-images/2026-02-10/50d3e7a3-010d-4548-9914-9da883459564.jpg)
![Flags of various Latin American countries adorning the Super Bowl halftime show [Reuters=Yonhap News]](https://cdn.www.cineplay.co.kr/w900/q75/article-images/2026-02-10/47c7a762-9684-4491-9f27-881a27ec0e1d.jpg)
The highlight of the performance was the ending. Bad Bunny appeared with a procession of flags from Latin American countries, calling out each country's name. After shouting Puerto Rico, the United States, and Canada, he performed a stunt by throwing a football with the phrase "Together, We Are America" written on it.
He concluded the stage by crying out in Spanish, "We are still here", and a message appeared on the scoreboard stating, "The only thing stronger than hate is love," adding to the emotional impact.
![Residents of San Juan, Puerto Rico, watching Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance together [EPA=Yonhap News]](https://cdn.www.cineplay.co.kr/w900/q75/article-images/2026-02-10/255adb84-3c20-4e33-b7f9-536b853b4c61.jpg)
![President Donald Trump of the United States [EPA=Yonhap News]](https://cdn.www.cineplay.co.kr/w900/q75/article-images/2026-02-10/395dc416-2500-461c-80bf-6a260be2fa0f.jpg)
However, former President Trump's reaction was icy and even agitated. After Bad Bunny, who had shouted "ICE Out" at the last Grammy Awards, took over the Super Bowl stage, he immediately expressed his discontent through social media.
Trump stated, "It was truly terrible and one of the worst ever," adding, "No one could understand what this guy was saying, and the dance was disgusting. This is an insult to American greatness." In response, AFP reported that contrary to Trump's claims, there are over 41 million Spanish speakers in the United States, indirectly criticizing his remarks.

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