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Obama Defends Bad Bunny's Bold Super Bowl Performance

2/15/2026

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Former President Barack Obama praised Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show amid criticism from President Trump and other Republicans.
On Brian Tyler Cohen's podcast, Obama called the performance resonant and intergenerational.
He acknowledged some lyrics weren't 'politically correct' but defended the show against censorship.
This event follows Bad Bunny's previous political statements, including anti-ICE sentiments at the Grammys.

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Former President Barack Obama praised Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show amid criticism from President Trump and other Republicans.
On Brian Tyler Cohen's podcast, Obama called the performance resonant and intergenerational.
He acknowledged some lyrics weren't 'politically correct' but defended the show against censorship.
This event follows Bad Bunny's previous political statements, including anti-ICE sentiments at the Grammys.