Lately, the ever-shifting focus of America’s cultural debates has landed on a fresh controversy: the Super Bowl, specifically its halftime entertainment. High-profile conservative figures, including Donald Trump, have openly expressed their displeasure with the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny, a globally renowned artist and, it’s worth mentioning, a U.S. citizen, to perform at the upcoming halftime show in February. Their objections hinge on his use of Spanish in songs and his current reluctance to tour in the U.S., due to concerns about ICE targeting his audience. In response, Turning Point USA, a group co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, has announced plans to host its own halftime event, promising a lineup featuring “Americana,” “Worship,” and somewhat humorously, “Anything in English.”

According to a report by Variety, these plans were shared by the organization now led by Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. They even conducted a survey on social media to ask their followers what kind of music should be featured at their event, dubbed the “All American Halftime Show.” Notably, the survey included an option for “Hip Hop.” However, it’s still unclear where this event will take place or how it will be broadcast. Despite the media’s relatively sympathetic coverage of Turning Point USA since Kirk’s tragic death, it remains to be seen if any major networks will partner with them to broadcast this alternative halftime show during one of the most-watched television events of the year.

The reaction to Bad Bunny’s selection highlights a broader cultural rift, where even the intellectual leaders on the right seem hesitant to fully articulate their grievances about the NFL’s decision. Instead, they seem intent on fostering an entirely separate cultural narrative—one that simplifies musical diversity to merely “Anything in English.” Bad Bunny himself has responded with humor to the controversy. Hosting Saturday Night Live recently, he made a joke about the cultural contributions of Latinos to the U.S., and playfully suggested that those who didn’t understand his Spanish might want to use the next four months to learn the language.