Trump Urges Univision Return to YouTube TV Citing GOP Midterm Impact

President Trump has publicly urged Google to restore Univision to its YouTube TV streaming service, emphasizing that the absence of the popular Spanish-language network is "VERY BAD for Republicans" ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Univision channels were removed from YouTube TV due to a carriage dispute involving contract negotiations, with Univision opposing Google's plan to include it only in a Spanish-language package rather than the basic plan. Trump highlighted Univision's role in his 2024 campaign, noting the network hosted a town hall with him and that he set a Republican record in Hispanic voting. TelevisaUnivision, Univision's parent company, has supported Trump's call and condemned Google's decision as "tone deaf," while YouTube TV stated it remains open to negotiations but criticized Univision's demands as unrealistic. The dispute has drawn political attention, with Univision seeking support from lawmakers, and Trump's intervention has potential implications for the stock market, particularly affecting Alphabet Inc. and related communication services ETFs due to the controversy's impact on political content distribution and investor sentiment.