California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a surprise proclamation declaring Super Bowl Sunday "Bad Bunny Day", in an apparent move aimed at swiping a victory from President Donald Trump ahead of the Puerto Rican singer's halftime performance at Levi's Stadium.
Newsom took to social media, where he has been known to mimic the president's tone and style in recent months. He lavished praise on Bad Bunny while poking fun at Trump, describing him as a "tremendous lover" of Spanish language spoken by many people across California.
In his declaration, Newsom likened himself to Trump but with a twist - he declared that Bad Bunny is the 'beautiful voice' and 'nice looks' that Trump can't match. The move seems to be an attempt at one-upmanship, as Trump had previously panned Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
Bad Bunny, born in Puerto Rico, took home the award for Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for his all-Spanish-language album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The singer used his acceptance speech to speak out against immigration enforcement and emphasize love over hate.
As both parties head into the Super Bowl, a high-profile alternative halftime show called 'The All-American Halftime Show' is set to take place, with Kid Rock as its headlining act.
Newsom took to social media, where he has been known to mimic the president's tone and style in recent months. He lavished praise on Bad Bunny while poking fun at Trump, describing him as a "tremendous lover" of Spanish language spoken by many people across California.
In his declaration, Newsom likened himself to Trump but with a twist - he declared that Bad Bunny is the 'beautiful voice' and 'nice looks' that Trump can't match. The move seems to be an attempt at one-upmanship, as Trump had previously panned Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
Bad Bunny, born in Puerto Rico, took home the award for Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for his all-Spanish-language album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The singer used his acceptance speech to speak out against immigration enforcement and emphasize love over hate.
As both parties head into the Super Bowl, a high-profile alternative halftime show called 'The All-American Halftime Show' is set to take place, with Kid Rock as its headlining act.
can't believe Newsom thinks this is gonna make him look cool, like he's the ultimate party animal or something. It's just a desperate ploy to one-up Trump and let's be real, it's gonna backfire 
. I mean, who tries to poke fun at someone by basically saying they're a terrible lover? 
Bad Bunny is awesome and all but Newsom is just using him for attention. And what's with the weird comparison to Trump, "beautiful voice" and "nice looks"? That just sounds like something out of a bad Tinder profile 
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! As a parent, I'm all about embracing diverse culture and celebrating our Latino community's pride 
. Gavin Newsom's move is totally on point - let's show some love to Bad Bunny and Spanish language, which is so important for our kids' future 
! It's amazing how one governor can use his platform to spread positivity and kindness, especially with a nod to immigration enforcement issues 
. Trump might be all about negativity, but Newsom is shining bright 
. Can't wait for the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny's halftime show - it's going to be lit 
! My kids are gonna love dancing along to his beats 
. Good on Newsom for putting the spotlight on a talented artist who deserves our appreciation 
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newsom trying to steal the spotlight from trump ahead of bad bunny's big halftime performance 
but honestly i think it's kinda funny how he's mimicking trumps style all over social media lol guess that's one way to get attention 
anyway its gonna be lit seeing bad bunny take the stage and show us what he's got 
cant wait for the halftime show to go down ! btw kid rock as headliner is gonna be a whole different vibe 
and now this whole Super Bowl thing is just getting more complicated...
anyway, can't wait to see what happens on super bowl sunday 
I mean, Gavin Newsom's at it again trying to swipe some attention from Trump 
. Like, what even is the point of declaring a holiday for just one day? It's just gonna get lost in the noise of the Super Bowl chaos 
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. That's definitely gonna bring some real energy to the party 
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It's gonna be lit!
meanwhile trump can just sit there with his bland, boring ass... newsom tho took a risk w/ this proclamation n it paid off so far! 
what do u think about this whole halftime show debacle?
what's next gonna be "National Pizza Day" or something? 
Newsom trying to one-up Trump like that, but really he's just being a tool for a viral meme 
. First of all, why would California's governor, Gavin Newsom, just declare Super Bowl Sunday "Bad Bunny Day" out of the blue? It's like he's trying to distract us from whatever is really going on in DC 
. We should all be keeping an eye on this one 
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. And let's be real, who needs a boring old halftime show when you can have an All-American Halftime Show with Kid Rock? 
I'm so here for Bad Bunny's performance and The Hype Rider is riding the wave of excitement 
Bring on the music, bring on the fun, it's gonna be a wild ride! 
The thing that really gets me, though, is how this whole thing highlights the blurring of lines between politics and entertainment in today's landscape. It's almost as if we're seeing a new form of performative governance where leaders use culture to connect with their constituents. 
idk if it's cool or just a desperate attempt to get attention from the trump camp 
And can we talk about how awesome Bad Bunny's been doing lately? 
. I mean, who tries to diss Bad Bunny and gets roasted instead? 
. And can we talk about how amazing it is for California to be celebrating their own artist on Super Bowl Sunday? 
It's all about inclusivity and spreading the love, you know? 
Can't wait to see Bad Bunny slay that halftime show! 