The View’s Ana Navarro Pushes Bizarre Conspiracy About Trump and Black People [WATCH]

Ana Navarro, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” dismissed conservative criticism of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, claiming that backlash over the show was rooted in racism.

Speaking on the talk show Monday, Navarro defended the performance, which has been criticized for its lack of mainstream appeal, focus on Black performers, and Lamar’s ongoing feud with rapper Drake.

She opened her remarks with a joke directed at President Donald Trump, saying, “Donald Trump is going to sign an executive order banning Black people from halftime.”

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The studio audience laughed, but Navarro quickly made it clear that she was serious.

Navarro pointed to previous discussions on “The View” regarding whether the NFL was catering to Trump by removing the “End Racism” slogan from the end zones.

“You remember last week when we were talking about whether the NFL was capitulating to Trump by removing the term ‘end racism’ from the end zone. Boy did they not capitulate to Trump,” she said.

She highlighted actor Samuel L. Jackson’s appearance as a “Black Uncle Sam” and Lamar’s formation of Black performers shaping a U.S. flag as key aspects of the show that she believed fueled conservative backlash.

“This much I know: all the Black people in my feed were like, ‘Wooh, this is blackitty black black,’” Navarro said.

“And all the racists who somehow get in, man were they hopping mad. So if the racists are mad, I am happy as a clam! Welcome to Black History Month, y’all!”

The View host insinuates that it is “racist” to dislike the Super Bowl halftime show.

“This is blackity black black.”

Only 30% of Americans listen to rap; it’s entirely possible to not like the halftime show without being racist. pic.twitter.com/VdfGL6lbOH

— Media Lies (@MediasLies) February 10, 2025

Despite Navarro’s accusations, conservative criticism of Lamar’s performance was largely focused on content rather than racial identity.

Many pointed out that Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, was notably absent from the political stage leading up to the 2024 election, while other artists—including Eminem, 50 Cent, Sexxy Red, and Waka Flocka Flame—made their presidential endorsements clear.

Others noted that Lamar’s performance lacked overt political messaging, which contrasted with the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, where performers kneeled in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests.

Instead, Lamar used his platform for a personal rivalry, making “Not Like Us”—his Grammy-winning diss track against Drake—the highlight of his set.

The song, which accuses Drake of grooming underage girls, became the centerpiece of Lamar’s performance, drawing more attention than any broader political statement.

While Lamar’s performance sparked debate, another celebrity found herself at the center of Super Bowl Sunday controversy—Taylor Swift.

The pop star, who was at the game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was booed by Philadelphia Eagles fans when she appeared on the stadium’s jumbotron.

Swift, who has been a polarizing figure in American culture, appeared visibly surprised by the reaction, looking awkwardly at her friends before laughing it off.

This Super Bowl game is off to a great start.

The whole stadium BOOED Taylor Swift but ERUPTED in cheers for President Trump.

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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 10, 2025

With the Super Bowl halftime show and celebrity appearances continuing to generate controversy, it remains clear that sports, entertainment, and politics remain deeply intertwined in American culture.

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