He complained that viewers couldn’t understand the lyrics and described the performance as inappropriate for children. He had previously criticized the NFL’s choice of performers, saying he would skip attending because of them.

But here’s the twist that social media users couldn’t ignore: Trump’s detailed criticism made it clear he was watching the NFL’s official broadcast — not the conservative “All-American” alternative featuring Kid Rock, whom he has publicly supported.

Despite having an ideologically aligned option available, Trump appeared to watch — and live-comment on — the mainstream halftime show he claimed to oppose.