"Performers and event details were not yet announced for the "All American Halftime Show," which will,per Turning Point, celebrate "faith, family and freedom" on Feb. 8."
"Driving the news: Conservative uproar followed the announcement of Bad Bunny, one of the world's most popular artists, as the Super Bowl halftime headliner. An adviser to the Department of Homeland Security signaled that ICE officials might be sent to the 2026 Super Bowl. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier this month there is "no tangible plan for that in store right now." Bad Bunny's tongue-in-cheek response to critics was to tell them in Spanish to learn the language during a Saturday Night Live monologue."
"Friction point: Turning Point USA with its announcement launched a form for people to express interest in music genres, with one of the choices being "anything in English." The other options included Americana, classic rock, country, hip hop, pop and worship. Zoom out: Turning Point USA resumed its campus tour weeks after founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot last month. Prominent MAGA leaders have been hosting "this is the turning point" events. Go deeper: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl backlash part of history for Latino performers"
Turning Point USA announced an "All American Halftime Show" scheduled for Feb. 8 to celebrate faith, family and freedom; performers and event details remain unannounced. Conservative backlash followed Bad Bunny's selection as the Super Bowl halftime headliner. A Department of Homeland Security adviser suggested ICE officials might be sent to the 2026 Super Bowl, while the White House press secretary said there is "no tangible plan for that in store right now." Bad Bunny responded on Saturday Night Live by telling critics in Spanish to learn the language. Turning Point's announcement included a genre form with an "anything in English" option, plus Americana, classic rock, country, hip hop, pop and worship. Turning Point USA resumed its campus tour weeks after founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, and prominent MAGA leaders have been hosting related events.
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