Ana Navarro, co-host of "The View," has urged singer Gloria Gaynor to reject her upcoming Kennedy Center Honor, which will be presented by President Donald Trump. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Navarro shared a personal anecdote about meeting Gaynor at a concert, where the singer gifted her a keychain that played her hit song "I Will Survive." Navarro humorously noted that she pressed the keychain until it ran out of batteries during Trump’s first term.

Navarro expressed her disappointment that Gaynor would be honored at an event hosted by Trump. "Yesterday, Trump announced he picked her to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, which he plans to host. Look, the woman is a goddess and deserves all the flowers that come her way. But I wish she wouldn’t accept an award from the hands of a man who has attacked the rights and history of women, people of color and LGBTQ," she wrote.

She emphasized the significance of Gaynor's song to the LGBTQ community, stating, "The gay community, in particular, helped turn her signature song into an anthem. Trump is a stain on the prestige and significance of the KCH. Don’t do it, Gloria!"

On Wednesday, Trump, who recently became the Kennedy Center Chairman of the Board, announced the list of honorees for the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, set for December. Gaynor will be recognized alongside other notable figures, including country music star George Strait, rock band KISS, actor Sylvester Stallone, and English actor Michael Crawford.

A representative for Gaynor responded to the announcement, stating that she felt "beyond blessed and honored" to receive the award. The representative added, "My hope is that in accepting this honor, I can continue with the inspirational phenomenon that began with ‘I Will Survive.’ Sharing my music and art on a global level to provide encouragement, hope, empowerment, inspiration, understanding, and unity is the core of my purpose."

Gaynor's team has not publicly addressed Navarro's comments and did not respond to requests for comment. Trump will host the awards ceremony following his recent overhaul of the Kennedy Center, which included replacing several board members with individuals aligned with his administration's views.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated his intention to restore the Kennedy Center's prestige, mentioning that programming he deemed inappropriate, such as drag shows targeting children, would be eliminated. His actions have drawn criticism from various entertainers, leading some to resign or cancel performances in protest.