Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, has voiced support for a conservative alternative to the NFL's choice of Bad Bunny as the halftime performer for Super Bowl LX. In an appearance on Fox News Channel's The Will Cain Show, Hunt said she 'most definitely' backs Turning Point USA's plan to stage an 'All American Halftime Show' during the championship game, a direct counter to the league's selection.
Hunt framed her position through the legacy of her grandfather Lamar Hunt, who coined the Super Bowl name. She argued the event was intended to be family-friendly and that the NFL should choose performers reflecting its values. 'Football is becoming the world sport, but, at its heart, it's America's sport built around family,' she said. 'The NFL honours women, the military, this country, celebrates communities. So I think that whoever they select going forward for the half-time show needs to reflect those values more closely.'
The alternative show, spearheaded by Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, quickly gained traction among conservatives who objected to Bad Bunny's criticism of Donald Trump and US immigration enforcement. Hunt suggested country star Jason Aldean as a potential future performer and added she would 'love to see Miss Taylor Swift up there sometime once Travis [Kelce] is retired.'
The NFL has faced escalating political backlash over the 2026 halftime headliner. Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican superstar and US citizen, addressed the uproar during his Saturday Night Live monologue, joking that everyone seemed thrilled about the booking 'even Fox News'. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned immigration agents 'will be all over' the Super Bowl, while Donald Trump called the pick 'absolutely ridiculous'.
Despite the criticism, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the league will not reconsider its decision. 'He's one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world,' Goodell said. 'That's what we try to achieve. It's an important stage for us.' He added that the league is 'confident it's going to be a great show' and described it as 'a united moment'.
