It was expected for Lady Gaga to use her platform during the Super Bowl to make a political statement but the statement we got was NOTHING anyone expected!

This is incredible! Watch below…

From IJR:

Pop superstar Lady Gaga began her highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance by making a bold statement about America—but not the kind of statement you may have come to expect from celebrities.

Before singing any of her signature songs, Lady Gaga belted out “America the Beautiful” with Old Glory displayed in lights behind her:

WOW. Amazing.@ladygaga's #PepsiHalftime Show! ?#SB51 https://t.co/z9vCKRBKkC

— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2017

There was plenty of speculation that Lady Gaga might use the massive platform to make some sort of political statement, perhaps even about President Donald Trump or his recent executive actions.

Instead, she started her show by showing respect to her country and then delivered a nearly flawless Super Bowl halftime show, especially notable after Beyonce’s controversial nod to the Black Panthers last year.

Wow. Wow. Wow.@LadyGaga! #SB51 #PepsiHalftime #Gaga pic.twitter.com/YRMGVWdXov

— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2017

Much of America was thankful to finally have a politics-free Super Bowl:

Wasn't sure what to expect with everything going on. But that was quite a show by @ladyGaga one of best #SuperBowl shows I can remember

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 6, 2017

Thank you for non-politics half-time, Super Bowl.

— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) February 6, 2017

https://twitter.com/mrBobbyBones/status/828414745803968512

Impressed with and appreciative of @ladygaga 's #HalfTimeShow performance. Opened with patriotism and sang live. ??

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) February 6, 2017