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MAGA supporters are very angry with the NFL Selection of Puerto Rican Superstars bad bunny as its 2026 Super Bowl halftime performers that they are Planning their own rival event.
Turning Point USARight-wing political organization founded by the late conservative activist charlie kirkhas announced that it will host an alternative show on the same night on February 8, 2026 nfl League Championship Game.
“It’s true, Turning Point USA is thrilled to announce The All American Halftime Show,” the nonprofit organization revealed on Thursday. “Artist and program details coming soon.”
The message is accompanied by a red and white promotional graphic, which promises that the show will celebrate “faith, family and freedom”.
The caption also includes a link to a website that prompts users to fill out a form to sign up for updates about an upcoming event. One question asks, “What musical genre would you like to see featured?” With options listed: anything in englishAmericana, Classic Rock, Country, Hip Hop, Pop and Worship.
This announcement comes weeks after Bad Bunny, 31, was named as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer,
Jay-Z’s entertainment company Roc Nationwhich collaborates with the NFL in choosing halftime headliners, said in a statement that Bad Bunny “What he has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”
His selection has proven controversial among right-wing conservatives and majorities. asked for Figureheads, who have labeled the Latin singer and rapper a “massive Trump hater”, an “anti-ICE activist” and criticized him for having “no songs in English”.
President Donald Trump has also condemned The NFL’s decision, claiming it never heard of Bad Bunny.
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“I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing this, it’s crazy,” Trump said on a recent episode of Newsmax. Greg Kelly reports“Then they blame it on some promoter they hired to entertain. I think that’s absolutely ridiculous.”
Bad Bunny, one of the most streamed artists globallyHe has been a longtime critic of Trump and his administration’s immigration raids.
Last month, the “DTMF” hitmaker said Decision not to play on any tour dates In mainland America this was partly due to fear of ICE will target fans at their concerts.
However, the announcement included their much-awaited Super Bowl performance, Bad Bunny said: “What I’m feeling is beyond me. It’s down to the guys who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown…
“This is for my people, my culture and our history. What you have done in Abuela is the halftime show del Super Bowl ceremos.”