The YouTube clip shows a fast mix of TV shots and social posts. A Newsmax host sets the tone with loud frustration, calls the halftime choice a bad move, and pushes the idea of a boycott on air. Donald Trump joins the segment by phone and says the decision is absolutely ridiculous. The video cuts between the host, Trump, and headlines. It is not really about music. It is about power, identity, and who gets the biggest stage in American sports. The piece also notes that the league announced the headliner weeks before the game, which always triggers debate and quick tribal lines.
The announcement and the split
The league named Bad Bunny as the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime headliner for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium. That single note set off a wave of takes across news and sports sites. Supporters pointed to his reach in global pop and his past chart runs. Critics argued that the league ignored core fans. In minutes, the story moved from entertainment to politics. It became a test about who the NFL serves and what the show should say about America on the biggest night in sports.
Trump then weighed in on Newsmax. He said he had never heard of the artist and called the choice absolutely ridiculous. That line traveled fast. It was short and easy to repeat. Fans who agreed shared it. Fans who disagreed mocked it. The split was the point. It kept the topic hot, and it kept the NFL at the center of a national argument days after a simple booking note.
“I think it is absolutely ridiculous.” – Donald Trump on Newsmax, reacting to the halftime pick.
The boycott talk and the political heat
On his show, Greg Kelly pushed the idea of turning away from the league. He told viewers to boycott it, read a book, go to church. That clip spread across feeds and added a clear call to action. The goal was not only to slam a choice. The goal was to mark the NFL as a cultural foe and keep that frame alive until the game. Other conservative voices echoed the mood. House Speaker Mike Johnson called the selection a terrible decision and even floated Lee Greenwood as a safer pick.
The league rarely walks back a halftime plan. It also knows that strong reactions can boost reach. The artist will bring fans who might not watch the game. The show will spark debate the next morning. Many viewers will still tune in for the party. Some will mute the set and wait for kickoff. Some will turn the TV off on principle. That is the cycle now. Sports, music, and politics move together. By February, the noise will be loud. On the night, the only score that matters will be how the performance lands in living rooms.
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