Univision Defends Trump Interview Amid Backlash

CEO Wade Davis reaffirms the network's non-partisan approach, stating that it is 'not a tool of any party'.

Prominent conservative Hispanics have urged Univision to disregard criticism from liberals over a recent interview with former President Trump, arguing that the network should not be a 'progressive echo chamber'.
The interview, conducted by journalist Enrique Acevedo, has been criticized by figures such as actor John Leguizamo and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, who have expressed outrage that Univision aired it.
Univision CEO Wade Davis defended the network's decision in a memo to staff, stating that Univision is 'not a tool of any party' and that it aims to give Democrats, Republicans and independents an equal voice.
The interview with Trump was the first with a Republican president, current or former, on the network in 22 years. Davis also noted that the network has reached out to President Biden for an interview 'on reciprocal terms'.
Despite the backlash, Davis reaffirmed Univision's commitment to its non-partisan news strategy, stating that the network's responsibility is to its audience and that it will 'stay the course'.