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What is Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show and how to watch

Kid Rock defends Turning Point USA halftime show amid backlash
  • Right-wing organisation Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is staging an alternative "All-American Halftime Show" on 8 February 2026, coinciding with the NFL's Super Bowl.
  • The event is a protest against the NFL's choice of Super Bowl performers, specifically Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who was criticised by conservative figures.
  • Artists confirmed to perform at TPUSA's show include Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett.
  • The NFL has reportedly doubled down on its choices, adding rock band Green Day, described as critics of Trump, to its Super Bowl lineup, despite Trump's disapproval.
  • The "All-American Halftime Show" will be broadcast across four conservative networks and TPUSA's social media channels, though its physical location remains undisclosed.
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