Melania's Instagram post features Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ weeks after Trump's Super Bowl criticism

Donald Trump called Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 'an affront to the greatness of America,' sparking backlash despite the singer’s US citizenship
PUBLISHED FEB 23, 2026
Melania Trump posted a Bad Bunny song on Instagram, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism, drawing online attention over the contrast (Getty Images)
Melania Trump posted a Bad Bunny song on Instagram, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism, drawing online attention over the contrast (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Melania Trump shared a post on Instagram featuring a song by rapper Bad Bunny, even though President Donald Trump had criticized the singer’s Super Bowl halftime show as “a slap in the face to our country.” The post was shared on both her official FLOTUS and personal accounts on Saturday, February 21.

The Instagram post showed her wearing the black-and-white strapless dress from Trump’s January 2025 inaugural ball, with rapper Bad Bunny’s hit 'DtMF' playing in the background. The post quickly caught attention online, as fans noted the contrast between the song choice and the president’s earlier remarks.

First Lady Melania Trump poses with her inaugural gown during an event at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Mrs. Trump donated her second inaugural dress to the museum, which was designed by fashion designer Herve Pierre, who also designed her first inauguration dress. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
First lady Melania Trump poses with her inaugural gown during an event at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Melania Trump post sparks social media buzz

Melania Trump shared the post while highlighting the black-and-white dress she donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s first ladies Collection during an event in Washington on Saturday, February 21.

“This black and white masterpiece showcases America’s pure spirit of originality, superior engineering, and boundless creativity,” Melania captioned the post, which was set to a song from Bad Bunny’s Grammy-winning album 'Debí Tirar Mas Fotos'.

The post quickly drew attention, especially considering Trump’s earlier comments about the Puerto Rican rapper. Several short clips showed Melania standing proudly in the black-and-white dress, with the reel edited entirely in matching black-and-white tones.

Weeks after Bad Bunny’s performance, Melania’s post went viral on social media. Fans flooded the Instagram comment section with reactions such as, “I think ur (sic) husband doesn't like his songs,” while others wrote, “the audacity to use this song,” and “How hilarious that she's using a Bad Bunny song.”

Trump blasts Bad Bunny Super Bowl show

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance sparked a furious reaction from Trump and his supporters. The president called the show “an affront to the greatness of America” in a lengthy post on Truth Social soon after it ended, even though Puerto Rico is a US territory and Bad Bunny is a US citizen.



“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the USA, and all over the World,” Trump wrote.

“This ‘Show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day, including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History!”

During his performance of 'El Apagón,' Bad Bunny and his dancers climbed onto sparking power lines, referencing corruption, inequality, and the country’s fragile infrastructure.

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