President Donald Trump, who made history by becoming the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl last year, has decided not to participate in this year’s event. The decision was revealed during an interview with The New York Post on Saturday, where the former leader explained that the distance to the game was the primary reason for his absence.

“It’s just too far away. I would. I’ve [gotten] great hands [at] the Super Bowl. They like me,” he said. “I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter.”

Trump also expressed disapproval of the NFL’s entertainment choices for the upcoming game, which will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8. The opening ceremony will feature the rock band Green Day, while Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny is set to perform as the halftime headliner.

“I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” Trump said of the musicians.

Bad Bunny, a globally recognized artist and singer, gained attention for supporting former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election. He has been vocal in his criticism of Trump’s policies, particularly his stance on immigration and the increased ICE raids. Additionally, his advocacy for Puerto Rico has faced backlash from some supporters of the “Make America Great Again” movement.

After being announced as the halftime performer, Bad Bunny faced significant backlash from conservative groups, many of whom were upset about his performance in Spanish. In response to the controversy, the artist addressed the issue during his monologue on Saturday Night Live, stating, “I’m very happy, and I think everyone is happy about it, even Fox News.”

In a previous interview with Newsmax’s Greg Kelly in October, Trump commented on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, calling it “crazy” and suggesting that the NFL should blame the promoter responsible for selecting the entertainment. “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous,” he said.

Jay-Z and his company, Roc Nation, have been involved in selecting Super Bowl halftime performers since their partnership with the NFL began in 2019. The band Green Day, known for their four Grammy Awards and over 30 years of touring, has long criticized the Trump administration. Earlier this month, the group condemned Trump’s deportation agenda during a concert in Los Angeles.

“This song is anti-fascism. This song is anti-war,” lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong stated before performing their hit “Holiday.” “We stand up for our brothers and sisters in Minnesota.”

The band also modified the lyrics of the song to target Stephen Miller, Trump’s former homeland security adviser, who played a key role in shaping the administration’s controversial immigration policies.

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