Joy Behar questions how Carrie Underwood could 'love' country if she's performing for Trump

"She says 'I love our country.' How do you love your country and support and normalize somebody who was a convicted felon who really wants to destroy the country, in my opinion? I don't understand how you say you love your country at the same time that you normalize this convicted felon," co-host Joy Behar said.

"I would not be the person to say don't do it, because I believe in free speech and everything about it. I personally would not do it. No one's asked me, but that's another story," Behar said, noting she would never personally perform at Trump's inauguration. 

Co-host Sunny Hostin respected Underwood's choice, and said, "I think art is art, and, you know, you have a right to perform where you want to perform."

"I agree with you, I can't sing a lick and I have not been asked, but if I were asked, it would be a hard no," she added. 

Co-host Whoopi Goldberg also said she respected Underwood's decision.

Underwood issued a statement on Monday, saying she is "honored" to be able to perform as Trump takes the oath of office on January 20 at the U.S. Capitol.

Underwood's representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Behar's remarks. 

Lee Greenwood and the Village People, famous for their song "Y.M.C.A.," which has become a staple at Trump rallies and for the president-elect's signature dance, are also set to perform at the inaugural events.

"We know this won't make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics," the Village People shared in a statement on Facebook on Monday.