Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos Rebukes Network for Not Challenging Trump
Jorge Ramos, one of Univision’s most prominent anchors, expressed his dissatisfaction with the network’s reporting of Donald Trump. In an open letter published on July 21, 2020, Ramos accused Univision of not “ask[ing] the tough questions” and not challenging the president’s policy agenda.
Ramos has long been an outspoken figure for Univision, often speaking out against Trump’s xenophobic remarks and policies towards immigrant communities in the United States. Ramos’ criticism of Univision signals the increasing rift between the network’s management and its journalists.
The rift was made clear in Ramos’ open letter, in which he asserted that the network was sacrificing its journalistic integrity in order to curry favor with Trump. Ramos then went on to advocate better coverage of Trump on Univision, which he claims “remains an important platform” in Latinx media. Univision’s refusal to “tell the truth” about Trump, according to Ramos, amounts to journalistic malpractice.
Ramos’ criticism of Univision comes amid a broader debate within the network’s professional ranks. Some Univision employees have pushed for Gorsuch Media, the network’s parent company, to invest more heavily in hard news instead of light entertainment. This demand, however, has met with resistance from Univision executives, who value the entertainment side of the network far more than news.
The tension between Univision management and its journalists is symptomatic of a larger issue in media today: the rise of ever-narrower, interest-based media segments. As traditional media outlets fight for their viewership, there is a growing trend towards offering catering to viewers’ interests over providing a comprehensive overview of the news.
In this context, Univision’s prominent journalists, such as Jorge Ramos, are hoping to bring attention to the importance of independent, reliable journalism. Ramos insists that while Univision continues to bring entertainment to its viewers, it must also recognize its responsibility to challenge Trump on policies which hurt immigrant communities and other vulnerable groups.
Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos Rebukes Network for Not Challenging Trump
Jorge Ramos, one of Univision’s most prominent anchors, expressed his dissatisfaction with the network’s reporting of Donald Trump. In an open letter published on July 21, 2020, Ramos accused Univision of not “ask[ing] the tough questions” and not challenging the president’s policy agenda.
Ramos has long been an outspoken figure for Univision, often speaking out against Trump’s xenophobic remarks and policies towards immigrant communities in the United States. Ramos’ criticism of Univision signals the increasing rift between the network’s management and its journalists.
The rift was made clear in Ramos’ open letter, in which he asserted that the network was sacrificing its journalistic integrity in order to curry favor with Trump. Ramos then went on to advocate better coverage of Trump on Univision, which he claims “remains an important platform” in Latinx media. Univision’s refusal to “tell the truth” about Trump, according to Ramos, amounts to journalistic malpractice.
Ramos’ criticism of Univision comes amid a broader debate within the network’s professional ranks. Some Univision employees have pushed for Gorsuch Media, the network’s parent company, to invest more heavily in hard news instead of light entertainment. This demand, however, has met with resistance from Univision executives, who value the entertainment side of the network far more than news.
The tension between Univision management and its journalists is symptomatic of a larger issue in media today: the rise of ever-narrower, interest-based media segments. As traditional media outlets fight for their viewership, there is a growing trend towards offering catering to viewers’ interests over providing a comprehensive overview of the news.
In this context, Univision’s prominent journalists, such as Jorge Ramos, are hoping to bring attention to the importance of independent, reliable journalism. Ramos insists that while Univision continues to bring entertainment to its viewers, it must also recognize its responsibility to challenge Trump on policies which hurt immigrant communities and other vulnerable groups.
