Donald Trump took goal at JAY-Z and Bad Bunny in the identical breath throughout a brand new interview, blasting the NFL’s alternative for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime present and mocking the league’s new kickoff format.

Speaking to Newsmax host Greg Kelly on Monday evening (October 6), Trump dismissed the Puerto Rican celebrity’s upcoming efficiency and not directly blamed JAY-Z, who has a partnership with the NFL by way of Roc Nation to assist curate halftime expertise.

“I never heard of him. I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing it. It’s crazy,” Trump mentioned when requested about Bad Bunny’s choice.

He then pivoted to JAY-Z with out naming him, saying, “Some promoter they hired to pick up entertainment,” earlier than including, “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”

Kelly, who teed up the dialog with a jab at Bad Bunny’s political opinions, mentioned, “The NFL just chose the Bad Bunny Rabbit or whatever his name is. This guy who hates ICE he doesn’t like you. He accuses everything he doesn’t like of racism. Do you think maybe we should just kinda entertain blowing off the NFL, like a boycott?”

NEWSMAX: The NFL simply selected the Bad Bunny Rabbit or no matter his identify, this man who hates ICE, he would not such as you. Do you suppose possibly we must always simply blow off the NFL, like a boycott?

TRUMP: I believe it is completely ridiculous, and whereas we’re at it I’d like them to alter the… pic.twitter.com/Lcnnj6lMJk

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 7, 2025

Bad bunny Addresses Critics Of Super Bowl Performance

Bad Bunny, who has been overtly essential of Trump-era immigration insurance policies, has lengthy supported Puerto Rican causes and spoken out in opposition to ICE.

During a latest look on Saturday Night Live, he addressed his critics after talking in Spanish, saying, “If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn.”

The upcoming Super Bowl LX is about for February 9, 2026, in New Orleans, and the NFL has not responded to Trump’s complaints in regards to the halftime present or the rule modifications.

Trump, nonetheless, appeared extra bothered by the league’s up to date kickoff format than the halftime performer.

“And while we’re at it, I’d like them to change the kick-off rule, which looks ridiculous,” Trump mentioned. “Where the ball is kicked, and the ball is floating, and everyone is standing there watching it.”

Trump ally Corey Lewandowski additionally weighed in after the halftime present announcement, showing on The Benny Show to concern a warning: “There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else. We will find you and apprehend you and put you in a detention facility, and deport you.”

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