Donald Trump has launched into a furious rant over the Super Bowl halftime show, branding the performance ‘disgusting’ and ‘an affront to the Greatness of America’
Donald Trump has launched into a furious rant about the Super Bowl LX halftime show, with the 47th President of the US calling the performance “disgusting” and “one of the worst EVER “.
Trump skipped the NFL blockbuster match entirely, claiming his absence was due to “distance issues”. However, despite the distance, he made plenty of time to criticise Grammy Award-winning music superstar Bad Bunny from afar.
And it wasn’t long before he erupted on social media.
Bad Bunny appeared to direct a subtle jab at Mr Trump during his halftime spectacular, with clips of his Grammy Awards speech shown on a small television screen before a family – including a young child. In the footage, the artist stated: “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out.”
It was that particular moment which prompted the US President into response. Using his own social media platform, Truth Social, Mr Trump condemned the show in his characteristic angry style, reports the Daily Star.
He wrote: “The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence.”
He subsequently suggested viewers were baffled by proceedings, stating: “Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting – especially for young children watching throughout the U.S.A. and all over the World.”
Mr Trump proceeded with his outburst by describing the performance as a “slap in the face” to America, before diverging into self-congratulation regarding the economy and criticising what he labelled the “Fake News Media” for inevitably lauding the show.
“There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show,” he fumed, forecasting enthusiastic coverage from publications that “haven’t got a clue what’s going on in the REAL WORLD”.
However, the interval controversy wasn’t his sole complaint.
The US President additionally targeted the NFL’s contentious kickoff regulation, which limits player motion before the ball is secured or touches the turf.
“And, by the way,” he continued, “the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”.