Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show isn’t just a concert; it’s a statement. Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett were chosen to offer a flag-waving alternative to Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl 60 set, but the backlash caught TPUSA off guard. Loyal followers expected a lineup that screamed cultural counterpunch, and many felt Jason Aldean was the missing piece. Instead of unifying conservatives, the announcement exposed a generational and stylistic divide.
At the same time, Bad Bunny’s looming performance has become a lightning rod. To critics like Donald Trump, he’s an unfamiliar symbol of a changing America; to millions of fans, he embodies it. His Spanish lyrics, Grammy wins, and SNL joke about giving viewers “four months to learn Spanish” underline how mainstream he’s become. Now, two halftime shows will unfold—one on the NFL stage, one online—each claiming to represent the “real” America, while viewers decide which future they’re willing to cheer.