SO. Turning Point USA announces rival Super Bowl halftime show following Bad Bunny controversy
BAD Bunny’s Super Bowl announcement has left some fans asking for a different choice, and Turning Point USA has decided to put together a rival big-game halftime show.
Turning Point USA – the nonprofit organization created by the late Charlie Kirk and now led by his widow, Erika Kirk, is set to put together an alternative Super Bowl 60 halftime option.
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The NFL announced that the Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny would headline the upcoming Super Bowl next February.
However, the decision has been met with criticism due to Bunny recently leaving US venues off his tour schedule.
But those critics can watch Turning Point USA’s own halftime show the same day as the Super Bowl.
The company revealed Thursday its protest, called The All American Halftime Show, will be “celebrating faith, family, and freedom.”
The event’s details have yet to be announced, as the performers have yet to be revealed.
But the website has told fans to sign up for more information and asked what type of music they want to hear.
And one option said, “Anything in English,” a jab at the fact that Bad Bunny performs in Spanish.
Fans have reacted to Turning Point USA’s decision on social media.
“Ohh I’m so pumped!” one wrote.
“This is INCREDIBLE news,” another commented.
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“We’ve avoided Super Bowl for years, we WILL tune into this. Can’t wait!” a third said.
The controversy about Bunny performing at the Super Bowl also stems from his criticism of ICE.
Bad Bunny declared that he was “super excited” to headline the big game in Santa Clara, California.
“I never heard of him,” Trump told Newsmax when asked about Bad Bunny’s selection, per The Daily Mail.
“I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing it, it’s like, crazy.”
Last week, Bunny hosted Saturday Night Live and took aim at his critics.
“I am very excited to be doing the Super Bowl and I know that people all around the world who love my music are also happy,” he said.
“Especially all of the Latinos and Latinas in the world here in the United States who have worked to open doors,” he added, switching to Spanish.
“It’s more than a win for myself, it’s a win for all of us.
“Our footprints and our contribution in this country, no one will ever be able to take that away or erase it.”
NFL fans will now get to decide to watch Bad Bunny’s halftime show performance, or Turning Point USA’s version, on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
