The View’s Ana Navarro sends 'anti-hate' message as she poses with ‘Jewish and gay’ best friend Lee Schrager amid Israel conflict

Ana Navarro praised Lee Brian Schrager, stating that she's 'proud of him' as she shared her 'anti-hate' stance amid the Israel conflict
PUBLISHED OCT 15, 2023
'The View' shared a heartfelt 'anti-hate' message on Instagram as she posed with her best friend, Lee Brian Schrager (@ananavarrofl/Instagram)
'The View' shared a heartfelt 'anti-hate' message on Instagram as she posed with her best friend, Lee Brian Schrager (@ananavarrofl/Instagram)

MIAMI, FLORIDA: Lee Brian Schrager aka ‘The View’ host Ana Navarro’s best friend is the founder of South Beach Wine and Food Festival, and NYC Wine & Food Festival.

According to Business Wire, Schrager was also promoted to Chief Communications Officer of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in 2023, and in addition, he is also a part of Navarro’s heart.

As the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict continues, ‘The View’ host continues to show her support for Israel, and claim that she is “not anti-any race or religion.” Fans also supported Navarro’s message as she posed with Schrager.

Ana Navarro says she is ‘anti-hate’

On Instagram, ‘The View’ host Ana Navarro posted a picture where she posed with her best friend, Lee Schrager, and wrote, “This is my best friend, @leeschrager. He is part of my heart. He is Jewish and he is gay. And he is great.”


 
 
 
 
 
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Navarro continued, “I cannot and will not tolerate antisemitism or homophobia, or any form of discrimination. I’m not anti-any race or religion. I’m anti-terrorist and anti-hate.”

‘The View’ host also praised some of Schrager’s work in her caption, “He founded @sobewffest and @nycwff and through them, continues to raise many tens of millions of dollars for charities that help those in need. I am so proud of him.”

Internet applauds Ana Navarro

Following Ana Navarro’s message on social media as she shared a snap with Lee Schrager, Navarro’s fans rushed to the comment section to thank her as they also complimented the friendship between the two.

Ana Navarro shares a picture of Lee Schrager holding ChaCha, Navarro's dog (Instagram/@ananavarrofl)
Ana Navarro shares a picture of Lee Schrager holding ChaCha, her dog (@ananavarrofl/Instagram)

One fan wrote, “We need to ask for peace,” and another said, “Your support is so meaningful, thank you.”

“Thank you for posting this and leading the way towards inclusion,” wrote one fan, as another added, “Thank you Ana for being such a loud, proud, vocal ally with the Jewish people. We love you!”

Fans also applauded their friendship as one commented, “Beautiful picture of you both...besties are hard to find these days,” while a sixth wrote, “He's lucky to have you in his life.”

Ana Navarro and Lee Schrager spend their summer in the Hamptons (Instagram/@ananavarrofl)
Ana Navarro and Lee Schrager spent their summer in the Hamptons (@ananavarrofl/Instagram)

People continued to thank Navarro for the “truth” as one also said, “Thank you Ana, keep talking! Tell the truth.”

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