When the NFL announced that Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny would headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, a lot of conservatives rolled their eyes.
Then Turning Point USA (TPUSA) stepped in – and the game changed.
“The reason TPUSA is doing an alternate halftime show is NOT because Bad Bunny is Puerto Rican”
“The reason is we are sick & tired of seeing debauchery, disgusting, anti-American, anti-family things being pushed in our faces on a day that should be for everybody”
SPOT ON!! pic.twitter.com/heKkGIFl6P
— TONY™ (@TONYxTWO) October 12, 2025
On October 9, 2025, TPUSA announced “The All American Halftime Show,” a family-friendly, English-language alternative that celebrates “faith, family, and freedom.”
The idea took off almost instantly, drawing millions of views online and sparking new conversations about what it means to be “American” in today’s entertainment world.
The Backstory
The whole thing started when conservative commentator Jack Posobiec floated the idea on The Charlie Kirk Show podcast, suggesting TPUSA put on its own halftime show – maybe even featuring Creed for some old-school rock nostalgia.
Days later, TPUSA made it official.
This came after the NFL’s decision to pick Bad Bunny – a Spanish-speaking performer who refused to tour in the U.S. this year, citing concerns about ICE enforcement – as the halftime headliner.
President Donald Trump called the decision “absolutely ridiculous,” while House Speaker Mike Johnson praised TPUSA for “restoring God, family, and country to the halftime stage.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joked that ICE agents would have “plenty of open seats” at Levi’s Stadium if Bad Bunny skipped again.
Trump, Noem, and Johnson Rally Behind TPUSA’s “Real” Show
TPUSA’s online announcement exploded.
The post racked up more than 75,000 likes within hours and sent thousands to its website, americanhalftimeshow.com, where fans could vote on music genres they wanted – from country and classic rock to worship and pop.
The only requirement? Every song must be in English.
As of mid-October, the group hasn’t confirmed who will perform or where the event will take place.
But fans have flooded social media with suggestions, including patriotic artists like Lee Greenwood (“God Bless the USA”), George Strait, and Creed. Christian musician Cory Asbury even volunteered to perform for free, calling the project a “revival moment.”
Supporters see the show as more than just entertainment. It’s about taking back cultural ground lost to Hollywood and corporate America.
Woke Media Meltdown
Salon columnist Amanda Marcotte mocked the plan, calling it proof conservatives are “losing the culture war.”
NFL player Jason Kelce defended Bad Bunny, saying critics were “missing the point” and should “just enjoy the music.”
Bad Bunny himself laughed it off during his Saturday Night Live appearance, thanking Latino fans and joking, “They say I’m un-American – but I pay more taxes than most of them!”
Still, the response from conservatives has been loud and enthusiastic.
Petitions calling for a “real” Super Bowl show – one that honors veterans, families, and the flag – have spread like wildfire.
The Culture War Hits Halftime
For many conservatives, TPUSA’s halftime show is about more than music.
It’s a declaration that mainstream America is tired of being pushed aside by elites who mock their values.
The Super Bowl used to be something families could watch together without worrying about half-naked dancers, political lectures, or foreign-language performances.
TPUSA’s project promises a return to that.
And there’s a Nevada connection, too. TPUSA has deep roots here.
Founder Charlie Kirk launched the organization in 2012 after visiting the University of Nevada–Las Vegas (UNLV), where early campus conservatives helped him grow the movement.
Nevada activists say the new halftime project could energize voters heading into 2026, when Sen. Jacky Rosen’s seat will be up for grabs.
Less Woke, More Freedom
Whether or not it competes with the NFL’s audience, the “All American Halftime Show” already scored one big win – it got people talking about patriotism, culture, and values again.
As the show’s website says, “We’re not canceling the Super Bowl. We’re just taking back halftime.”
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