Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, has announced plans to host “The All-American Halftime Show” as an alternative to the official Super Bowl halftime performance headlined by Bad Bunny. Scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, the event aims to provide viewers with a patriotic counter-program to what organizers describe as a politically divisive act.

Details about the concert remain limited, but a website promoting the event allows visitors to select preferred music genres such as country, rock, hip-hop, or “anything in English.” While alternative Super Bowl programming is not new, this marks the first known instance of a political group organizing a rival halftime event in protest of the NFL’s chosen performer.

Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist with global acclaim, has drawn criticism from some conservatives for past comments critical of the United States and support for progressive figures like Vice President Kamala Harris. He previously voiced concerns about touring in the U.S. under the Trump administration due to immigration enforcement fears.

President Donald Trump expressed disapproval of Bad Bunny’s selection, calling the decision “ridiculous” and suggesting the blame lies with an outside promoter. Reports have also indicated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may increase its presence during the performance.

This controversy follows earlier backlash over the NFL’s 2020 halftime show, where Shakira and Jennifer Lopez delivered a performance that many interpreted as a political critique of Trump-era immigration policies. The situation reflects the broader cultural clash between conservative groups and mainstream entertainment platforms.