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Ocasio-Cortez Defends Bad Bunny Against Trump's Criticism

2/13/2026

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Ocasio-Cortez Defends Bad Bunny

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show against U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the performance "terrible" and an affront to American values.
Ocasio-Cortez, of Puerto Rican descent, expressed pride in the performance and criticized Trump and Jake Paul for negative remarks.
She also highlighted Bad Bunny's contributions to arts access for low-income youth and his immigration-policy stance.

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Ocasio-Cortez Urges Alliances

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) told the Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026 that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration damaged international alliances and democratic norms.
She highlighted actions such as the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and Trump’s support for Israel during its conflict with Hamas.
She urged the United States to recommit to international aid and global partnerships, warning against isolationism and authoritarianism.

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Historical Context

The United Nations was founded in 1945 to foster international cooperation and prevent conflicts, following the devastation of World War II. Ocasio-Cortez's remarks at the 2025 Munich Security Conference reflect ongoing concerns about U.S. foreign policy under Trump, emphasizing the need to combat isolationism and uphold democratic values amid rising global tensions, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.

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Ocasio-Cortez Defends Bad Bunny

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show against U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the performance "terrible" and an affront to American values.
Ocasio-Cortez, of Puerto Rican descent, expressed pride in the performance and criticized Trump and Jake Paul for negative remarks.
She also highlighted Bad Bunny's contributions to arts access for low-income youth and his immigration-policy stance.

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