Alberto Núñez Feijóo appeared on the television program El Hormiguero on Wednesday night, in what outlets have characterized as a significant campaign event.
The interview took place amidst a competitive environment in which entertainment programs are increasingly seeking to host political candidates ahead of the November 29 elections.
Before the interview began, host Pablo Motos addressed the audience to criticize Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his decision not to participate in the program.
As reported by es.ara.cat, Motos listed several topics he intended to discuss with Sánchez, including recent vacation timing, the Leire and Ábalos cases, and the party’s stance on illegal squatting and railway accidents. Motos stated, “I would have asked him if this poisoned Spain is the one he dreamed of.”
During the broadcast, Feijóo arrived to an enthusiastic reception from the studio audience. When asked about the general strike occurring that same day, the candidate stated, “The success of the strike has been a failure,” according to es.ara.cat.
The candidate utilized a theatrical approach, presenting a signed contract containing twelve clauses that outlined his specific commitments, which he described as being separate from his party’s official electoral program.
The interview environment was noted for its lack of challenging follow-up questions. RAC1 reported that approximately 95% of the questions posed by Motos served as opportunities for the candidate to deliver prepared responses.
During the segment on pensions, Feijóo looked directly into the camera and asked, “¿Cuál es mi cámara?” (Which is my camera?), directing his message toward elderly viewers in a segment described by es.ara.cat as a “golden minute” of television.
Throughout the broadcast, Feijóo maintained a consistent tone regarding his electoral prospects. He stated, “I am going to win and I am going to govern,” and pledged to return to the program within his first 100 days if elected, as noted by RAC1. The candidate also asserted that those accompanying him throughout his career have never been involved in financial misconduct.
The program concluded with the candidate’s repeated emphasis on his expected victory in the upcoming November 29 elections.
