Trump skips Super Bowl, blasts halftime

Donald Trump’s choice to skip Super Bowl 60 appears to be a calculated cultural statement rather than a simple scheduling decision. While he publicly cited distance as the reason, his comments suggest a deeper objection to the event itself.

Trump has taken aim at the performers, criticizing the Super Bowl for featuring artists he believes oppose him and his political movement. He has framed his absence as a rejection of what he views as a hostile cultural platform.

Green Day’s role as the opening act and Bad Bunny’s halftime performance have been central to his criticism. Trump has accused both artists of promoting messages he claims fuel division and resentment toward his supporters.

The musicians, however, have shown no sign of retreat. Bad Bunny has frequently used his work to highlight immigration issues and challenge Trump-era policies that affected marginalized communities.

Green Day has long blended music with political activism, often using concerts to criticize MAGA politics. The band has warned audiences about authoritarianism and what they see as dangerous political trends tied to Trump’s influence.

As a result, Super Bowl Sunday has taken on added symbolism. Beyond football and entertainment, the event now reflects deeper cultural and political tensions.

What was once a unifying national spectacle has become another front in America’s ongoing culture war, where music, sports, and politics increasingly collide.