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The Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparked Laughter and Reflection on “The View”
On a recent episode of “The View,” co-host Ana Navarro humorously speculated that former President Donald Trump might issue an executive order to exclude Black individuals from the Super Bowl halftime show. This comment came after the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22 in the Super Bowl held on Sunday.
Navarro, who openly admitted her disinterest in sports and not having watched the game, made her comment in the context of discussions regarding the NFL’s recent changes to messaging around social justice. “I think today Donald Trump is going to sign an executive order banning Black people from halftime,” she remarked, referencing prior discussions about the league’s decision to remove the phrase “end racism” from the end zone. “Boy, did they not capitulate to Trump,” she added, emphasizing the irony of the situation.
Trump Makes an Appearance
The halftime performance featured rapper Kendrick Lamar, who delivered a dynamic set that included hits such as “Not Like Us,” “Be Humble,” and “DNA.” During the performance, tennis icon Serena Williams joined him as a guest dancer. In a notable change, the end zone slogans during this Super Bowl replaced “End Racism” with phrases like “Choose Love” and “It Takes All of Us.”
Navarro continued her commentary by highlighting a striking moment during the show: “When I saw Samuel L. Jackson dressed as a Black Uncle Sam, introducing Kendrick Lamar, who had an entire formation of Black performers making a U.S. flag, all the Black people on my feed were like, ‘Oooo, this is Blackity, Black, Black!’ 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!”
Co-host Sunny Hostin echoed Navarro’s sentiments, celebrating the representation of Black excellence in such a prominent setting: “It was so nice to see Black excellence enjoyed in front of the sitting president who decided for the first time to go to the Super Bowl,” she remarked.
While the discussion was lighthearted, it also reflected deeper societal issues around representation and diversity in media and sports. Navarro and Hostin laughed at the notion that Trump would appreciate Lamar’s layered performance, which the hosts believed flew over his head.
Hostin delved into the significance of Kendrick’s performance, calling it “multilayered” and a piece of performance art that commented on the state of the nation. “He was standing in front of them because he’s explaining that this is a divided country at this point,” she elaborated, stressing the importance of recognizing historical context in the art.
Despite the assumption that Trump might not resonate with the performance, the former president has a complicated relationship with the hip-hop community. Many artists have mentioned him in their music, often as a figure representing wealth and ambition. Some, like Waka Flocka Flame, have even expressed support for him in recent years.
On the day of the Super Bowl, Trump participated in a pre-game interview where he predicted a Chiefs victory, showcasing his continued engagement with the football world, regardless of the ongoing discussions around social justice and representation in sporting events.
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