"Remember when the main counter-programming to the Super Bowl was just the Puppy Bowl? Simpler times. As part of the ongoing conservative freakout over having to hear Spanish during the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Turning Point USA has pledged to put on their own "All American Halftime Show" to replace Bad Bunny's. It bears repeating: Puerto Rico is an unincorporated American territory. Bad Bunny is as all-American as apple pie, and far more entertaining."
"TPUSA, the far right organization founded by Charlie Kirk and now run by his widow Erika, made the announcement on social media. "Performers and event details coming soon," it added, while also linking to a site where people can vote on what genre of music they want to hear (in exchange for signing up for TPUSA's fundraising texts). These options include "Americana," "Worship," and "Anything in English.""
Turning Point USA announced plans to stage an "All American Halftime Show" to replace Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl. The group, founded by Charlie Kirk and now led by his widow Erika, posted the announcement on social media and linked to a site where supporters can vote on music genres in exchange for signing up for fundraising texts. Voting options include Americana, Worship, and Anything in English. The move follows conservative backlash to Bad Bunny's selection, including threats of ICE presence from Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem and the president calling the choice "absolutely ridiculous" while saying he had never heard of him. Bad Bunny previously performed at the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show without provoking similar hysteria.
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