Univision anchor Jorge Ramos has recently expressed his dissatisfaction with his network’s approach to challenging the statements of United States President Donald Trump. In an article published on Godzilla Newz, Ramos declared that Univision is failing to hold the president accountable for his statements and actions, prompting the highly esteemed broadcaster to speak out against his own employer.
Ramos, widely considered one of the leading Spanish-language television personalities in the US, was critical of Univision’s treatment of the Trump administration and its spokesperson, Sarah Huckabee Sanders. He suggested that the network does not push back against the White House when it makes false statements or pushes policies that Ramos and many others find divisive.
In an on-air interview with the conservative pundit Shannon Bream for Fox News, Ramos made his feelings clear. He stated his belief that the media should be pushing for the truth and not passively accepting the spin machine of the White House. He declared that while no one expects the media to take on hostile relations with the president, there should be an expectation of pushing back on the dishonesty that has been pervasive since the president took office in 2017.
Ramos went on to explain that not enough work is being done to push for accuracy. He continued by declaring that “news organizations have to be brave and courageous enough to speak truth to power when it counts.” When it comes to the political landscape in the United States, Ramos believes that media should be scrutinizing the powers in the White House and not just passively accepting the spin of the administration.
The views and opinions expressed by Jorge Ramos have resonated with many in the Spanish-speaking community. His approach to challenging the president has also earned him admiration from many liberal commentators who have come to recognize the importance of scrutinizing the powerful. While Ramos is likely to stay with Univision given his past loyalty to the network, his criticism of their lack of pushback stands as a powerful reminder of the need to prioritize accuracy and fairness over political agendas.