Ana Navarro explains her reasons for remaining a registered Republican

<p>Former Republican strategist Ana Navarro discussed her decision to remain registered as a Republican during an appearance on "The View" with actor Michael Douglas on October 6, 2026. She stated that her primary motivation is to influence the primaries in Florida, where the primaries are closed.</p><p>Douglas asked Navarro why she does not register as an independent. Navarro responded, "I'll tell you why, because I live in Florida where the primaries are closed, and I want to be able to vote in the primaries and vote against those sons of b----es," expressing her desire to make a difference in the primaries.</p><p>Navarro has faced criticism from conservatives for her Republican affiliation while advocating for policies similar to those of her left-leaning co-hosts. She has also supported Democratic candidates, including former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.</p><p>In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Navarro addressed criticisms of her party affiliation, stating, "I’d argue that anybody who espouses the same views as Donald Trump isn’t much of a traditional Republican. I’m not going to be lectured to about what a Republican is or isn’t."</p><p>In previous discussions, Navarro has identified as an "old-fashioned Republican," supporting free trade, strong foreign policy, and pro-immigration policies. This topic has been revisited multiple times on the show, including a moment when co-host Sunny Hostin questioned her party affiliation.</p><p>Recently, Navarro urged viewers to vote for a Democratic candidate in a key congressional race in Florida, which drew scrutiny from various commentators. Republican consultant Mary Marslender criticized Navarro, suggesting that she is a "fake Republican" and does not represent broader GOP dissidents, arguing that her affiliation is a strategy to maintain her presence on news programs.</p>