Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” took a moment to pay tribute to founder Charlie Kirk on Sunday as Kid Rock wrapped up one of his songs during the performance.Kid Rock was the finale for the show that saw Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett and Brantley Gilbert sing. As he was wrapping up one of his songs, photos of Kirk, his wife Erika and their children were seen on the video boards that surrounded the stage.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”In remembrance of Charlie Kirk,” was emblazoned across the photos as the broadcast played one of the conservative activist’s speeches. Kirk was assassinated in September during a speech on the campus of Utah Valley University.The group delivered patriotic performances in what would counterprogram against the Super Bowl LX halftime show that featured Bad Bunny.”This is real American,” Gilbert said to start the show as he wore a “God, family country” T-shirt.The livestream on YouTube garnered more than 4.8 million viewers before the show was finished. War Department Secretary Pete Hegseth also made clear that he and his family were watching the event.TRUMP CRITICS TAKE ISSUE WITH GREEN DAY’S SUPER BOWL LX PERFORMANCE”’The All-American Halftime Show’ is an opportunity for all Americans to enjoy a halftime show with no agenda other than to celebrate faith, family and freedom,” Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet said in a news release before the program.”We set out to provide an entertainment option that will be fun, excellent and exciting for the entire family while…
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