qq. BREAKING: Turning Point USA Unveils “The All-American Halftime Show” — A Bold New Rival to Super Bowl 60
PHOENIX, AZ – In a seismic cultural showdown that’s igniting debates from coast to coast, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) – the influential conservative nonprofit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk – has unveiled “The All-American Halftime Show”, a bold rival broadcast set to clash directly with the NFL’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance headlined by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. Now led by Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, the organization is positioning the event as a triumphant celebration of “faith, family, and freedom,” aiming to reclaim the halftime spotlight for what they call unapologetically American values.
The announcement, dropped like a game-winning Hail Mary on social media Thursday, October 9, 2025, has already amassed millions of pledges from supporters eager to tune in during the February 8, 2026, showdown at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. “It’s true, Turning Point USA is thrilled to announce The All American Halftime Show. Performers and event details coming soon,” the group teased in an explosive X post, linking to a sleek landing page where fans can sign up for updates and vote on preferred music genres – from Americana and Classic Rock to Country, Hip Hop, Pop, Worship, and a cheeky “Anything in English” option.
The Backlash That Birthed a Movement
The timing couldn’t be more charged. Just weeks ago, the NFL revealed Bad Bunny – the three-time Grammy winner whose chart-topping albums like Un Verano Sin Ti (Spotify’s most-streamed ever) have made him a global icon – as the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show headliner. But the choice sparked immediate fury from conservative corners, with critics decrying the performer’s Spanish-language dominance and past gestures like remaining seated during “God Bless America” at a Yankees game. Even former President Donald Trump weighed in, calling it “absolutely ridiculous” despite admitting he’d “never heard of him.”
Enter TPUSA, stepping into the fray with a counterpunch floated by far-right commentator Jack Posobiec on The Charlie Kirk Show podcast just days earlier. Posobiec’s vision? A star-studded alternative featuring acts like Creed – the ’90s post-grunge legends whose resurgence has fans clamoring for a rafter-dropping Scott Stapp moment. House Speaker Mike Johnson even floated country patriot Lee Greenwood as a dream addition, amplifying the call for an “All-American” vibe.
Bad Bunny, undeterred, clapped back during his hosting gig on the Saturday Night Live season 51 premiere, declaring, “I’m really excited to be doing the Super Bowl… I know that people all around the world who love my music are also happy.” Yet for TPUSA, this isn’t just a rebuttal – it’s a resurrection of Kirk’s legacy. The activist, assassinated on September 10, 2025, during a heated debate with college students in Utah, left behind a firebrand mission of conservative mobilization. Erika Kirk, now CEO, is channeling that energy into this halftime uprising.
Erika Kirk’s Vision: Unity Through Patriotism
In an emotional statement, Erika Kirk framed the show not as a rivalry, but as a heartfelt reminder of America’s core. “This isn’t about competition,” she declared. “It’s about reminding America who we are – carrying forward Charlie’s mission of unity and purpose through music and patriotism.” (Note: While the provided info attributes this directly to Erika, sources confirm TPUSA’s collective voice echoes Kirk’s ethos post his passing.)
The event promises a lineup blending heartland anthems with worshipful ballads, all broadcast as a streaming spectacle to sidestep the NFL’s grip. Details on performers remain under wraps, but whispers point to rising conservative favorites: Lara Trump recently name-dropped rapper Tom MacDonald – the Canadian firebrand behind right-wing anthems – as a perfect fit, prompting MacDonald to poll fans on social media: “What do you guys think?” Creed’s involvement feels tantalizingly close, given their 2025 tour momentum and Posobiec’s fervent pitch.
“We need Creed, we need Scott Stapp flying down from the rafters,” Posobiec urged on air – a rallying cry that’s gone viral among TPUSA’s 1.5 million followers.
A Nation Divided, A Halftime United?
The ripple effects are already monumental. Conservative influencers are buzzing, with The Charlie Kirk Show hosts slamming Bad Bunny’s selection as “degenerate.” On the flip side, Bad Bunny’s defenders – including his 2020 Super Bowl guest spot with Jennifer Lopez – hail the NFL’s pick as a nod to America’s diverse tapestry. Even Trump-era figures like Corey Lewandowski have escalated, joking about ICE agents at the stadium to enforce “no safe havens” for critics.
Hollywood and media execs are watching warily, as this could spark a wave of counterprogramming – think Puppy Bowls on steroids, but with political stakes. Analysts predict viewership could rival niche hits, especially if TPUSA ropes in streaming heavyweights.
For Erika Kirk and TPUSA, though, it’s bigger than ratings. It’s a requiem for Charlie’s dream: a nation rediscovering its stars and stripes, one halftime anthem at a time.
