Ana Navarro, a former Republican strategist and critic of President Donald Trump, discussed her decision to stay registered as a Republican during a segment on "The View" with actor Michael Douglas on October 6, 2026. Navarro stated that she wants to influence the primaries in Florida, where the primaries are closed. "I want to be able to vote in the primaries and vote against those sons of b—-es," she said, expressing her desire to make a difference.
Navarro has faced criticism from conservatives for her Republican affiliation while advocating for policies similar to those of her left-leaning co-hosts. She was a host at the 2024 Democratic National Convention and supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Navarro addressed criticisms by arguing that those who share views with Donald Trump do not represent traditional Republican values.
Navarro previously supported former Florida Governor Jeb Bush's 2016 presidential bid and identifies as an "old-fashioned Republican," believing in free trade, strong foreign policy, and pro-immigration policies. This topic was revisited in 2022 when co-host Sunny Hostin questioned her Republican identity, to which Navarro responded with an analogy about Catholicism.
Recently, Navarro faced scrutiny after encouraging viewers to vote for a Democratic candidate in a key congressional race in Florida. Republican consultant Mary Marslender criticized Navarro, labeling her a "fake Republican" for her role on "The View." Marslender claimed that Navarro does not represent a broader movement of GOP dissenters and suggested that her Republican affiliation is a strategic choice for media appearances.