Overview
- McCain wrote on X that she questioned the “taste level” of those who disliked the show and urged people not to politicize it.
- Conservative replies ranged from complaints about not understanding Spanish to claims the set was vulgar or un-American, with figures like Megyn Kelly weighing in.
- President Donald Trump had denounced the performance as incomprehensible and inappropriate, reinforcing partisan lines around the show.
- Bad Bunny delivered a Puerto Rican–themed set performed entirely in Spanish with guest appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, with early reports estimating roughly 135 million viewers.
- Turning Point USA hosted an All-American alternative halftime stream that shifted from X to YouTube due to licensing and drew an estimated 6.1 million concurrent viewers.