LOADINGERROR LOADINGTurning Point USA, the right-wing political group founded by slain activist Charlie Kirk, announced its own Super Bowl halftime show to compete with the big-game broadcast on NBC.The wording of its survey on a website to gauge the tastes of its would-be audience pretty much reveals the intent behind its alternative venture.Advertisement
“What musical genres would you like to see featured?” the questionnaire asks.“Classic Rock” and “Worship” are among the options, but the first thing listed is “Anything in English.”Subtle."Anything in English" tops the musical "genres" being offered to those who might tune in to Turning Point's halftime alternative.Turning Point USAMany conservatives, including President Donald Trump and allies, have been apoplectic over the selection of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who plans to do his show in Spanish and has been critical of the president. (The game is also on Spanish-language channel Telemundo.)Advertisement
The rapper’s appearance also drove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to escalate rhetoric about Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents swarming the Feb. 8 game in Santa Clara, California, to apprehend Bad Bunny fans who are in the country illegally.The Turning Point USA website’s details on “The All-American Halftime Show: Celebrating Faith, Family & Freedom” are scant. The group did not immediately respond to a HuffPost request for more info.BecauseTruthStill MattersYour SupportFuelsOur MissionYour SupportFuelsOur MissionYour Support Fuels Our ReportingIn a time of misinformation and noise, HuffPost stays grounded in facts and empathy. Your membership fuels journalism that strengthens democracy. Join now and protect truth where it matters most.We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves.Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again.We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves.Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.Turning Point USA headquarters (left) and the Super Bowl logo for the big game scheduled for Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.GettyAdvertisement
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