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Ana Navarro Jokes About Trump’s Reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
Feb
Ana Navarro, cohost of The View, shared her thoughts on Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl halftime performance, speculating that it may have provoked a strong reaction from former President Donald Trump.
During Monday’s episode of The View, Navarro humorously suggested that Trump, who was present at the game, might take drastic action in response to Lamar’s politically charged performance.
“You know I don’t do sports, you know I don’t do football. So, I wasn’t watching the game. But, listen, I think today Donald Trump is going to sign an executive order banning Black people from halftime,” Navarro quipped, prompting laughter from the audience.
Lamar’s performance at the Caesars Superdome included a powerful medley of his songs, reportedly featuring subtle references to his ongoing feud with rapper Drake. The set also included appearances from actor Samuel L. Jackson and tennis legend Serena Williams. Jackson, dressed as an interpretation of Uncle Sam, introduced Lamar, who performed alongside a group of dancers forming an American flag with their movements.
Navarro highlighted the visual and cultural significance of the performance. “When I saw Samuel L. Jackson dressed as a Black Uncle Sam introducing Kendrick Lamar, who then had an entire formation of all Black people making a U.S. flag, listen, this much I know: all the Black people on my feed were like, ‘Ooh, this is Blackity Black Black.’ All the racists who somehow get in, they were hopping mad. If the racists are mad, I’m happy as a clam.”
The halftime show wasn’t the only moment making waves during the Super Bowl. Trump also drew attention after sharing a video of fans booing pop icon Taylor Swift, who attended the game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce. Swift was seen watching the game alongside rapper Ice Spice and friend Ashley Avignone. In contrast, Trump shared footage of the crowd cheering for him at the beginning of the event.
Beyond the halftime spectacle, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged as the dominant force of the night, defeating the Chiefs 40-22. The event also featured an emotional tribute led by Lady Gaga, who performed Hold My Hand on Bourbon Street alongside first responders and a gospel choir to honor the victims of a recent tragedy in the area.
The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on ABC.