$7 Million Danica Patrick Donation to Turning Point USA for Super Bowl Halftime Show Unverified

A claim circulating on social media, notably from X user Mike Netter, suggests that former racing star Danica Patrick has donated $7 million to Turning Point USA (TPUSA) for an "All-American Halftime Show." This alternative event is reportedly intended to counter Bad Bunny's official performance at Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in California. However, multiple fact-checking outlets have found no evidence to substantiate this significant financial pledge.

The claim, which originated from Mike Netter's X account on October 13, 2025, stated, "Former racing star Danica Patrick has donated $7 million to Turning Point USA to support the upcoming 'All-American Halftime Show.'" It further suggested Patrick would appear live, framing it as an act of "faith, freedom, and unity." Despite widespread sharing of this post, neither Patrick nor Turning Point USA has officially confirmed such a donation.

Fact-checking organizations, including Lead Stories and Yahoo News, have investigated the assertion and concluded there is no legitimate news report or official announcement from either party confirming the $7 million contribution. While Patrick is a known supporter of TPUSA and appeared on the Charlie Kirk podcast when the alternative halftime show was initially announced on October 9, 2025, she did not publicly pledge or announce a donation of this magnitude at that time.

Turning Point USA, a conservative non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced plans for its "All-American Halftime Show" following criticism of the NFL's selection of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX performer. Patrick has previously expressed her displeasure with the NFL's choice, stating, "No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America’s highest rated television events of the year." The organization's continued activities follow the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk in September 2025 during an event in Utah.