Pedro Sánchez appeared on the RTVE program La Revuelta, where he joked about the right-wing nickname Perro Sanxe
and deflected questions about lagging poll numbers by predicting four more years in power. Speaking in a relaxed and smiling manner throughout the broadcast, Sánchez leaned into the online moniker coined by his political critics by donning a badge bearing the phrase alongside a red heart and gifting host David Broncano a toy dog draped in a red cape.
Campaign Tour Hits Late-Night Television Amid Dire Polls
The appearance on public television comes as Spain’s political candidates ramp up their pre-campaign media schedules, booking high-profile appearances across various platforms. When host David Broncano suggested the interview might be his guest’s last given unfavorable projections in current voter surveys, Sánchez dismissed the warning with laughter. He insisted he would secure another four-year term at the Moncloa Palace, assuring viewers that the late-night program would remain on the airwaves during his next mandate.
Criticism Aimed at Conservative Rivals and International Right
Throughout the studio interview, Sánchez took aim at the opposition People’s Party (PP), singling out former José María Aznar and distancing himself from Felipe González. I do not feel identified with their opinions,
the prime minister said regarding González. He also criticized international figures on the political right, including Argentine President Javier Milei and his connections with Spain’s Vox party, warning that alignment with Vox represents an involution.
Macroeconomic Triumphs Overshadowed by Corruption and Judicial Scrutiny
While highlighting the nation’s positive macroeconomic figures as proof of successful governance, Sánchez addressed domestic controversies head-on. He identified political corruption among former associates, such as former minister José Luis Ábalos, as the darkest mark on his administration’s record. He also criticized the Spanish judiciary for crossing red lines regarding investigations into his wife, Begoña Gómez, and his brother, David Sánchez, while praising the effect of the amnesty law in Catalonia, noting that the Generalitat is now governed by Salvador Illa.
Rivals Book Alternate Media Platforms as Pre-Campaign Heats Up
Sánchez is not alone in utilizing alternative media channels to court voters ahead of upcoming ballots. Front Ampli candidate Ada Colau announced on social media that she accepted an invitation to appear on Broncano’s show, while PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Vox chief Santiago Abascal instead opted for an interview with YouTuber Jordi Wild. Meanwhile, Óscar Puente made a recent appearance on Marc Giró’s program Cara al show.
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