Trump Says He’s Skipping the Super Bowl and Blasts Bad Bunny and Green Day

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Former President Donald Trump has said he won’t be going to the 2026 Super Bowl in San Francisco. He told The Post that his decision is because he doesn’t approve of the artists chosen to perform at halftime. He specifically mentioned Bad Bunny and Green Day, both of whom have publicly disagreed with his policies while he was in office.

Trump told The Post he strongly disapproves of the performers and believes they promote division. While he described the lineup as ‘terrible’ and fueling hatred, he insisted his decision not to attend the event was due to the long trip to the West Coast, not a protest against the musicians themselves.

Honestly, the distance is the biggest issue for me. I’d really like to go, and I’ve had some amazing experiences at the Super Bowl before – people there seem to enjoy having me around. I’m hoping it might be possible if the travel wasn’t so long.

As a film and music fan, it’s fascinating to see how artists are responding to the current political climate. The recent friction between Trump and performers like Bad Bunny and Billie Joe Armstrong really stems from their differing political views. I remember when Bad Bunny cleverly poked fun at the president in his song ‘Nuevayol,’ even doing an impression of Trump’s voice while seemingly apologizing to immigrants. And Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day has been pretty direct too, recently voicing his support for protestors in Minnesota and making it clear he doesn’t align with any ‘redneck’ or MAGA ideologies. It’s just a clear case of artists using their platforms to express where they stand.

Last year, Donald Trump went to the Super Bowl in New Orleans and watched the Philadelphia Eagles win against the Kansas City Chiefs. That game was notable because Taylor Swift and her partner, Travis Kelce, were there. This year, though, the president seems to have stayed in Washington, likely due to the long trip to California and the fact that the halftime show featured performers who support his political opponents.

The Super Bowl continues to be the most-watched TV event in the United States, consistently attracting over 120 million viewers each year. The 2026 game, hosted at Levi’s Stadium, will likely require significant security due to the politically outspoken performers scheduled to take the stage. Bad Bunny and Green Day are teaming up for the halftime show, and many believe their performance will include statements critical of the current administration.

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2026-01-25 12:14