The Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first solo Latin artist to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, but his performance was harshly criticised by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. During the show, which the President chose not to attend, Bad Bunny expanded the meaning of “God Bless America” to include all nations of the American continent.
“God bless America, whether it’s Chile, Argentina,” said the singer, going on to list more than 20 countries from North, Central and South America during his performance.
The Puerto Rican artist concluded the show with a powerful message of unity, with the words “Together, we are America” engraved on a football. At the same time, a giant screen displayed another phrase that read: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
Trump’s response
In response to the performance, Donald Trump commented on the situation by launching a direct attack on the singer. “The Super Bowl Halftime Show was absolutely terrible, one of the worst ever! It makes no sense, it’s an insult to the greatness of America and it does not represent our standards of success, creativity or excellence,” he wrote in a post on his official channels.
“Nobody understands a word of what he’s saying and the dancing is disgusting, especially for children watching from all over the United States and from around the world,” he continued.
“This ‘show’ is nothing more than a ‘slap in the face’ to our country, which sets new standards and records every day – including the best stock market and the best 401(k)s in history! There is nothing inspired about this messy Halftime Show and, beware, it will receive great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they have no idea what is really going on in the real world.”
Lewis Hamilton defends Bad Bunny
The seven-time world champion, who attended the event alongside his new partner Kim Kardashian, came out in support of the Puerto Rican singer, defending a message filled with love, unity and equality.
“This was one of the most important Super Bowls in history. In a world and in a country [referring to the United States] led by people whose only goal is to encourage division, we saw an artist who stood for fairness, building a show based on equality and respect for others. It gave me goosebumps,” the British driver wrote on his Instagram stories.
“I have great respect for Benito, he is someone to look up to. I don’t speak Spanish very well, I know a few words, but his message at the Super Bowl deeply affected me. Also, my family has roots in Granada, so I felt very connected. As I often say, the only thing more powerful than hate is love,” he concluded.
This clash of perspectives highlights the ongoing cultural divide often reflected in major global sporting events like the Super Bowl. While political figures focus on traditional national standards and economic metrics, influential athletes like Lewis Hamilton continue to use their platforms to champion social equity and cross-border unity. As the 2026 F1 season approaches, Lewis Hamilton’s vocal support for Bad Bunny’s inclusive message once again shows that the seven-time champion remains as committed to his values off the track as he is to his performance on it.
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