Division at Halftime: Turning Point USA’s Campaign Against Bad Bunny and the NFL’s Super Bowl 60 Show
February 2026. The countdown to Super Bowl 60 is underway, and Bad Bunny—the global superstar from Puerto Rico—has been named as the headliner for the iconic Halftime Show. But behind the scenes, a wave of backlash is building, led by Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk.
The Controversial Choice
The NFL’s announcement that Bad Bunny would perform at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, sent shockwaves through social media. Some fans cheered. Others were outraged. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson didn’t mince words on a radio show:
“I’ve never heard of him. If he doesn’t like America, he can go back to Puerto Rico.”
But this wasn’t just talk. Turning Point USA decided to take action.
The Sabotage Plan: “All-American Halftime Show”
At a press conference in Phoenix, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA stood before a crowd of reporters, voice steady, eyes determined:
“We’re not just talking. We’re doing. The Super Bowl is an American tradition, and we want a Halftime Show that reflects that.”
They announced plans for an “All-American Halftime Show”—a live-streamed event featuring country, rock, and artists tied to traditional American values. The goal: to give fans an alternative to Bad Bunny’s performance.
One young TPUSA member posted on social media:
“I grew up with Bruce Springsteen, not Bad Bunny. The Super Bowl belongs to us!”
Pressure and Fear
It wasn’t just Turning Point USA. Many NFL fans spoke out. A petition on change.org titled “Replace Bad Bunny in the Super Bowl halftime show” quickly gathered over 8,900 signatures. One top comment read:
“The Super Bowl is supposed to unite us. We want an artist who represents all Americans.”
Bad Bunny, who has openly criticized U.S. immigration policy, felt the pressure. In a recent interview, he admitted:
“I worry for my fans. I’m afraid ICE will show up at my shows and take them away when they just want to hear music.”
That fear led him to skip U.S. tour dates this year. “I don’t want anyone hurt because of my music,” Bad Bunny said, voice heavy with emotion.
NFL and Artists Respond
The NFL stood firm. In a statement to the press, an NFL spokesperson wrote:
“We celebrate diversity. Bad Bunny is a global icon, and we believe he’ll deliver a memorable Halftime Show.”
Some artists came to Bad Bunny’s defense. Country singer Luke Bryan tweeted:
“Music is a bridge, not a barrier. Let Bad Bunny perform.”
Division and Hope
The showdown between Turning Point USA and Bad Bunny isn’t just about a halftime show. It’s a reflection of deep divisions in American society—about identity, values, and belonging.
During a livestream, a young Bad Bunny fan shared:
“I’m Puerto Rican-American. The Super Bowl is mine, and so is Bad Bunny.”
On the other side, a Turning Point USA supporter replied:
“We don’t hate Bad Bunny. We just want to feel represented.”
Super Bowl 60 hasn’t even kicked off, but the biggest battle isn’t on the field. It’s a fight for recognition, for every community’s voice, for the right to belong—whether that means Bad Bunny or traditional American values.
Maybe, when the Halftime Show begins, America will have to ask itself: Who are we? And can music heal the rifts that divide us?
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