Trump skips Super Bowl, blasts halftime
Donald Trump’s choice to not attend Super Bowl 60 is a calculated political and cultural statement. While he publicly cites distance as the reason, his true objection is targeted at the event itself.
He has framed the Super Bowl as a platform for artists he opposes, specifically citing Green Day and Bad Bunny. Trump accuses them of sowing hatred toward him and his political movement, declaring, “I’m anti-them.”
The performers are not retreating from this confrontation. Bad Bunny’s music has imagined Trump apologizing to immigrants and defended communities often targeted by his policies.
Similarly, Green Day has consistently used concerts as anti-MAGA rallies for years. They have warned audiences about fascism and drawn dark comparisons to Trump’s political appeal.
Consequently, this year’s Super Bowl has transcended its role as a sporting event. It has been transformed into a new front in the nation’s ongoing culture war.
The halftime show, in particular, symbolizes this clash. It represents a collision of deeply opposed political visions and cultural identities.
Ultimately, Trump’s absence is a deliberate snub, turning a national celebration into a highlighted division. The day will underscore the persistent ideological battles defining American public life.
