Trump to Skip Super Bowl LX Amid Clash with Performers Bad Bunny, Green Day

WASHINGTON (Azat TV) – President Donald Trump has announced he will not attend Super Bowl LX on February 8 in Santa Clara, California, marking a notable departure from his attendance last year. While citing the distance as a primary factor, the President also expressed strong disapproval of the musical performers, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and rock band Green Day, both of whom have been outspoken critics of his administration.

In an interview with the New York Post published on January 24, President Trump stated, “I’m anti-them,” referring to the artists. He further elaborated, “I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.” This declaration highlights a growing intersection of sports, entertainment, and politics, particularly as the nation anticipates the highly-watched championship game at Levi’s Stadium.

President Trump’s Stance on Performers

President Trump’s decision to skip Super Bowl LX follows his historic attendance at Super Bowl LIX last year in New Orleans, where he was the first sitting president to be present at the event. His current stance on the performers signifies a distinct shift, aligning with his past clashes with artists who have voiced opposition to his policies and presidency.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is slated to be the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. He has been a prominent figure in global music, named Spotify’s most listened-to artist last year for the fourth time. The ‘King of Latin Trap’ supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election and has openly criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies. In an interview with I-D magazine, Bad Bunny explained that concerns about agencies like ICE were a factor in not scheduling U.S. stops for his latest world tour. His 2025 track, “Nuevayol,” even featured an imitation of President Trump’s voice, delivering an apology to immigrants and stating, “This country is nothing without the immigrants. This country is nothing without Mexicans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Cubans.”

Green Day, the legendary rock band set to kick off the Super Bowl opening ceremonies, has also been a vocal critic of President Trump for years. During a New Year’s Eve performance two years ago, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong famously altered the lyrics of their hit song “American Idiot” from ‘I’m not a part of a redneck agenda’ to ‘I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda.’ More recently, the band voiced support for anti-deportation protesters in Minnesota, reinforcing their long-standing political activism.

Super Bowl LX Details

Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Fox and available for streaming on Tubi. The competing teams for the championship will be determined by the outcomes of the AFC and NFC conference championships this weekend. The New England Patriots are set to face the Denver Broncos for the AFC spot, while the Los Angeles Rams will play against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC.

President Trump told the New York Post that the event’s location was ‘just too far away’ for him to attend, despite previously stating he had ‘great hands’ at the Super Bowl and that ‘they like me.’ His decision to forgo the event this year, however, has drawn significant attention due to his explicit condemnation of the chosen musical acts, shifting the focus beyond mere logistical considerations.

The Intersection of Politics and Pop Culture

The President’s public disapproval of the Super Bowl performers underscores a broader trend where major cultural events become stages for political statements and ideological divides. The National Football League (NFL) and its associated entertainment have increasingly found themselves navigating a complex landscape where artistic expression and political commentary often intertwine, leading to reactions from public figures across the political spectrum. This year’s lineup, featuring artists known for their progressive views and critical stances on immigration, appears to have directly influenced the President’s decision, highlighting the ongoing tension between entertainment and political discourse in American public life.

The confluence of a major sporting event and politically vocal performers continues to illustrate how cultural platforms are increasingly becoming arenas for ideological expression, prompting high-profile figures to publicly align or disassociate based on these artistic choices.