Why Elon Musk’s X Canceled Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show for Super Bowl 60
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Super Bowl 60 produced headlines far beyond the field, and one of the most controversial moments didn’t happen at Levi’s Stadium; it happened online. During the game, Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” was abruptly canceled on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
The sudden shutdown fueled speculation, political backlash, and misinformation, with claims ranging from censorship to corporate pressure.
What Was Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show?
Turning Point USA promoted its “All-American Halftime Show” as an alternative digital broadcast to the NFL’s official halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny.
Why X Canceled the Livestream
According to verified reporting, X did not cancel the Super Bowl 60 halftime show stream for political reasons. Instead, the livestream was removed for violating X’s live video and broadcast policies.
Key Reasons for the Cancellation
- Unauthorized rebroadcasting of copyrighted Super Bowl content
- Use of NFL-owned visuals or audio, even indirectly
- Violation of live-streaming rules during a protected broadcast window
UPDATE: Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to stream The All-American Halftime Show on X.
Head on over to our YouTube channel tonight around 8PM ET to watch the full show 🇺🇸
— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) February 8, 2026
Was Elon Musk Personally Involved?
Despite viral claims, there is no evidence that Elon Musk personally ordered the cancellation.
FAQs
Q1. Why did X cancel Turning Point USA’s halftime show?
A. Because it violated copyright and broadcast rules tied to NFL Super Bowl coverage.
Q2. Did Elon Musk personally order the takedown?
A. No. There is no evidence Musk was directly involved.
Q3. Was this about politics or Bad Bunny?
A. No. The cancellation was tied to copyright enforcement, not political content.
Q4. Does the NFL control Super Bowl livestreams?
A. Yes. The NFL strictly enforces exclusive broadcast rights worldwide.
Q5. Has this happened in past Super Bowls?
A. Yes. Unauthorized livestreams are routinely removed from major platforms each year.
