Donald Trump has slammed Green Day ahead of their Super Bowl performance.
Speaking to the New York Post, the president said he wouldn’t be at Levi’s Stadium for the game n February 8th allegedly because the California venue is “just too far away.”
“I’ve [gotten] great hands [at] the Super Bowl. They like me,” Trump said. “I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter.”
Trump also criticised the NFL’s choice of performers for the Super Bowl, specifically Green Day, who are booked for the pre-game concert, and halftime show headliner Bad Bunny.
“I’m anti-them,” Trump said. “I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”
Trump has previously spoken out against Bad Bunny’s booking, saying in an October interview, “I never heard of him. I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing it, it’s crazy, and then they blame it on some promoter that they hired to pick up entertainment. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”
Bad Bunny and Green Day have both been critical of Trump’s presidency, with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong recently blasting the administration following an ICE shooting in Minnesota.
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Jay-Z publicly backed Bad Bunny’s selection last October, suggesting the backlash wasn’t genuine.
In a brief exchange captured by TMZ while signing memorabilia in New York (as per Rolling Stone), the Roc Nation founder offered a succinct response to questions about the controversy: “They love him. Don’t let them fool you.”
The Puerto Rican superstar’s announcement as the Super Bowl LX performer marked a historic moment, making him the first Latin artist to headline the prestigious event solo.
However, the news sparked criticism from conservative commentators and right-wing figures, who targeted Roc Nation, the NFL, and Apple Music for their decision. Critics particularly focused on Bad Bunny’s use of Spanish in his music and his outspoken political stances on immigration issues.
