Turning Point USA unveiled its star-studded “All American Halftime Show” lineup Monday, offering viewers a patriotic alternative to Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance.
The conservative organization announced that Kid Rock, Brantley Lee, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett will headline the competing halftime show.
The event will stream on Rumble, Real America’s Voice and other non-cable platforms during the big game.
The announcement comes as controversy continues to swirl around the National Football League’s selection of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show.
The Puerto Rican artist has drawn criticism for cross-dressing and repeatedly making anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) statements.
Despite mounting pressure, the NFL has defended its choice.
League officials told ESPN that Bad Bunny was selected due to his “massive global outreach.”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly condemned the NFL’s decision during a January appearance on “The Benny Johnson Show.”
Noem also announced that ICE agents will maintain a presence at the Super Bowl venue. She emphasized that only law-abiding citizens should attend the championship game.
“They suck, we’ll win and God will bless us and we’ll stand and be proud of ourselves at the end of the day and they won’t be able to sleep at night,” Noem said.
“Because they don’t know what they believe and they’re so weak.”
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The rapper escalated his anti-ICE rhetoric during Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony. Before accepting his award, Bad Bunny made a pointed statement from the stage.
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, ICE Out,” the artist declared during his acceptance speech.
Bad Bunny has previously stated he would avoid touring in mainland United States venues due to concerns about potential ICE raids at his concerts.
His song “Nuevayol” features him imitating President Donald Trump’s voice while depicting an apology to immigrants.
Turning Point USA first announced plans for the competing halftime show in October. The organization positioned the event as a response to Bad Bunny’s scheduled NFL performance.
TPUSA leaders stated the alternative show would promote pro-American values and appeal to people of faith.
The programming aims to provide viewers with patriotic entertainment during halftime.
President Trump weighed in on the NFL’s halftime show selection on Oct. 6.
He characterized the league’s upcoming lineup as “absolutely ridiculous.”
