MAKE AMERICA MAD AGAIN: Turning Point USA’s Halftime Show Will Take On Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance by Offering “Anything
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The announcement, made on Octo, was framed by Turning Point USA as a response to what the organization describes as “cultural imbalance” in mainstream entertainment. The alternative show, according to TPUSA’s official statement, will highlight “faith, family, and freedom” — three themes the group says are often missing from major televised events.
But it was one particular phrase that quickly went viral: the group’s promotional tagline promising audiences “Anything in English.”
This slogan, intended to emphasize inclusivity for English-speaking American audiences, sparked immediate controversy online — with critics accusing TPUSA of promoting cultural exclusion, while supporters hailed it as a long-overdue response to what they perceive as polit
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Turning Point USA’s counter-event, however, aims to directly challenge that perception of cultural dominance. No performers or venues have yet been officially confirmed, but organizers hinted that the lineup would include country, rock, and gospel artists wCreed, Kid Rock, or Lee G, though
Entertainment analysts say TPUSA’s move represents one of the boldest attempts yet to merge politi in r
Reactions have been predictably polarized. Supporters flooded social media with praise, using hashtags like #A and #M to show enthusiasm. Others crit
Still, even critics acknowledged the strategic brilliance of TPUSA’s timing. The Super Bowl halftime show routinely draws over 10, making it one of the most-
Media outlets have compared the move to past examples of “counter-culture programming,” noting that while political figures have often boycotted or criticized entertainment events, rarely has an organization attempted to replace one in real time.
In a closing statement, TPUSA’s event team emphasized that their show will be “a celebration of freedom and creativity — not a protest, but a performance.”
Whether seen as a cultural revolution or a political stunt, one thing is certain: the “All-American Halftime Show” has already succeeded in doing what few events can — making headlines before a single note has even been played.
And as America prepares for Super Bowl Sunday 2026, the world will be watching not just one halftime show — but two — each vying to define what it truly means to represent the heart of a nation.