Blaya Criticizes Univision's Trump Town Hall Approach

Joaquin Blaya, former president of Univision, criticized the network for its recent town hall with Donald Trump, describing it as a 'propaganda infomercial' that lacked journalistic integrity. Blaya condemned the network for not adequately challenging Trump's false claims about immigration and for not involving its main anchor, Jorge Ramos, in the event. The town hall featured Trump's controversial rhetoric, including alarmist views on immigration, which he has often used in past statements. Despite some attempts at a moderated tone, Trump's claims about the Biden administration and immigration were not fact-checked during the event. Univision has stated that fact-checking will occur in a subsequent special program, reflecting a shift in the network's political tone. This change contrasts with Univision's previous confrontational stance towards Trump, particularly during the 2015 election cycle.