Ana Navarro is named co-host of ‘The View’

• A Hispanic woman is the newest co-host on The View.
• How did she get this position?
• Who is Ana Navarro?

Nicaraguan-born Republican political analyst Ana Navarro unabashedly criticized Donald Trump for his policies, and now she has been invited to permanently join The View, an English-language program on ABC. This year, the show celebrates 25 years on the air.

Navarro has made appearances on the show for years and on Thursday announced she’d been hired as a permanent host along with Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former official in the Trump administration.

How did Ana Narvarro get on The View?

Janet Murguía, president of UnidosUS, the largest Latino group in the country, reported on Friday that Ana Navarro’s stint with the program «is a phenomenal tribute that brings the Latino voice, the Republican perspective and witty humor to millions of Americans.»

Navarro will accompany the renowned actress Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines and legal analyst Sunny Hostin, on the talk show created in 1997 by journalist Barbara Walters. It’s a celebrity talk show featuring the latest news, beauty tips, fashion, diets and more.

Why is Ana Navarro joining the show now?

According EFE, Ana Navarro will replace Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Senator John McCain, as The View’s conservative voice. Although the Nicaraguan-born identifies as a Republican, she has expressed her opposition to Trump’s policies.

Navarro also railed against Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, among others who support the former president’s ideals, remembering his racist and xenophobic remarks and actions towards Latinos living in the United States.

Ana Navarro is well received by The View

The View executive producer Brian Teta said in a statement that Navarro has had an «indelible» impact on The View since she first joined the show as a contributor. “She is a strong, independent thinker with an intelligent vision,” he said.

Actress and producer Eva Longoria also celebrated the addition and said on Twitter that The View «is very lucky to have you.» Longoria was born in the United States, but her parents are Mexican and she also has Spanish ancestry.

Eva Longoria cheers for Ana Navarro

EFE has reported that Navarro will start the new season in September. This opportunity came at the right time in her life. “It is always a privilege to have a platform like The View offers…. And I am very grateful to be part of that panel.”

Ana Navarro has received many positive comments and messages since the announcement of her arrival on the program: “Congratulations Ana Navarro. On being an official co-host on The View!! They are so lucky to have you. Love you sister!» tweeted Eva Longoria.