Donald Trump faced an unexpected and highly public public relations setback during the 2026 Super Bowl.
A widely circulated video from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California packed with nearly 70,000 fans for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year has ignited intense discussion online. The clip captures a moment during the pre-game ceremony, when a coordinated flyover featuring Navy and Air Force aircraft took place to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
As the eight military jets roared over the stadium, a loud chant erupted from sections of the crowd expressing clear hostility toward President Trump. The audio, shared across social media platforms including X, quickly went viral and prompted sharply divided reactions.
Some viewers expressed concern, with one user writing that the moment reflected a nation “coming apart.” Others saw it very differently. One response argued that the chant reflected growing public unity rather than division, suggesting that it signaled widespread dissatisfaction with Trump’s leadership. Another commenter described it as a “wake-up call,” while others framed the moment as an expression of civic conscience.
Several posts echoed the idea that the chant demonstrated collective sentiment rather than chaos, with one commenter describing it as “unity and pride,” while others argued it didn’t go far enough.
While questions were raised online about the authenticity and context of the clip, Trump has not publicly addressed the crowd reaction. However, he did respond forcefully to another major Super Bowl moment: the halftime show.
Shortly after Bad Bunny concluded his performance, Trump took to Truth Social to sharply criticize the set. He labeled the halftime show “absolutely terrible” and claimed it failed to reflect American values, creativity, or excellence. In a follow-up post, Trump described the performance as an “affront” and accused it of not representing national standards.
Bad Bunny, however, made history that night. The Puerto Rican global star became the first male solo Latin artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show and the first performer to deliver the entire set in Spanish. His performance was widely praised by fans and cultural commentators as a celebration of Latino heritage and representation on one of the world’s largest stages.
Despite the positive reception, Trump dismissed the performance as a “slap in the face” to America, adding remarks that criticized both the language and choreography. His comments quickly drew backlash online, with many pointing out the historic significance of the performance and its broad popularity.
Together, the crowd reaction and Trump’s post-game comments turned the Super Bowl into more than just a sporting event it became a snapshot of the cultural and political tensions shaping the country in 2026.
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