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Abascal Backs Mazón, Blames Moncloa for 'Lynching' at Valencia State Funeral

The Vox leader’s intervention positions his party as a potential lifeline for the embattled Valencian president.

Overview

  • During the state tribute in Valencia, some relatives of DANA victims stood to boo and insult Carlos Mazón after victims’ groups had asked him not to attend.
  • Santiago Abascal posted on X calling the ceremony a "masquerade" and a "lynching" allegedly organized by Moncloa, accusing Pedro Sánchez of being primarily responsible for the tragedy.
  • Vox says it has demanded explanations and accountability from Mazón over his management of the storm’s aftermath but refuses to join public reproaches at the funeral.
  • National PP leaders have not publicly defended Mazón, while Valencia PP figure Vicent Mompó echoed the claim that the event was orchestrated by the central government.
  • Mazón said he takes responsibility and asked for time to reflect, declining to say whether he is considering resignation.