Support for the spread of the hoax
The general director of Telemadrid, Jose Antonio Sánchez, has defended the dissemination of the hoax about the alleged collection of a subsidy by Begoña Gómez, the wife of Pedro Sánchez, arguing that they were based on the publication of a prestigious media outlet. , The Objective, directed by Álvaro Nieto, and with the collaboration of prominent figures such as Juan Luis Cebrián and Felipe González.
Sánchez acknowledged that, after verifying the falsity of the information, they proceeded to rectify it, admitting the error and highlighting the human nature of making mistakes.
Verification of information
When asked about information verification mechanisms, Sánchez mentioned that they try to verify hoaxes and fake news with technological tools and reverse searches, but admitted that this does not guarantee infallibility.
The Más Madrid deputy questioned the lack of verification, pointing out that any reliable media could have debunked the hoax in minutes with a simple Google search.
Criticisms and rectifications
The Más Madrid deputy reproached Telemadrid for spreading other hoaxes in the past, such as false accusations and biased news, and regretted the increase in praise for the regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, in the news.
In addition, the absence of the news director, José Antonio Álvarez Gundín, in the commission was questioned, to which Sánchez responded that he himself assumed responsibility and that Gundín’s intense work prevented him from appearing.
ironic conclusion
Sánchez closed his response with irony, thanking the deputy for presenting his ideas with sympathy and wit.