00:00The Super Bowl 60 halftime show has sparked major debate after strong criticism from U.S. President
00:04Donald Trump following a performance by global Latin music star Bad Bunny. Trump did not attend
00:10the game in Santa Clara, California, but reacted on social media shortly after the halftime show
00:14aired. In his post, he described the performance as absolutely terrible and one of the worst ever,
00:20stating that it did not represent what he called American standards of creativity,
00:24success, or excellence. Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist known for Spanish-language reggaeton and
00:29Latin trap music, headlined the halftime show in what many described as a historic moment.
00:33The performance focused on Latin culture and was notable for being performed largely in Spanish.
00:38Trump also criticized the language and choreography of the show, claiming viewers would struggle to
00:43understand the lyrics and arguing parts of the performance were not appropriate for children
00:46watching globally. He additionally criticized the NFL's kickoff rule during the same statement.
00:51Reports also indicated that Trump-aligned groups promoted an alternative all-American
00:55themed halftime concept featuring rock musician Kid Rock. Public reaction to the halftime show was
01:01divided. Some conservative commentators supported Trump's criticism, while many fans, athletes,
01:05and viewers praised the performance, calling it energetic, culturally important, and globally
01:10representative. The debate highlights how the Super Bowl halftime show continues to evolve as a
01:15global cultural platform, often reflecting broader conversations around language, identity,
01:20and cultural representation. The controversy highlights how the Super Bowl halftime show continues
01:24to evolve beyond entertainment, increasingly reflecting broader global conversations around culture,
01:29identity, language, and representation on one of the world's most watched television events.
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