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Support for Controversial Former Commissioner José María Ángel Following Hospitalization

José María Ángel, the former government commissioner for reconstruction following the floods in Valencia, was hospitalized on August 8, 2025, following a suicide attempt. The hospitalization came after a series of allegations that he had forged a university degree to access his position as a civil servant [1][2][3].

Despite the controversy surrounding him, several political leaders have expressed their support and concern for him following the hospitalization.

The President of the Valencian Government, Carlos Mazón, wished him a speedy recovery and thanked emergency responders for their quick intervention [3].
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez also conveyed his support and appreciation to Ángel and his family, signaling solidarity from the highest level of government [3].
Pilar Bernabé, the Spanish government delegate in the Valencian Community, remarked that there would be a time for respect and stopping the public attacks, implying a call to temper the political and media pressure [3].

Ángel, who is currently hospitalized at the Hospital de Llíria (Valencia), has consistently denied any wrongdoing and claimed to have suffered an unjustified personal attack caused by the media campaign against him. After his resignation, he was under medical care in a stable but serious condition, supported by family and friends [1][2][3][4].

In summary, while José María Ángel’s political career was severely impacted by the controversy and resignation, he received notable expressions of political support and sympathy after his suicide attempt, highlighting a distinction between political accountability and personal care during his health crisis [3][4].

Pilar Bernabé, who is also the secretary of Equality of the PSOE, has expressed support for José María Ángel. Ximo Puig, presumably a political figure, has expressed concern about the direction of politics following the case of José María Ángel [5].

References:

[1] Europa Press. (2025, August 9). José María Ángel hospitalizado tras intento de suicidio. Retrieved from https://www.europapress.es/valencia/noticias/valencia/20250809/jose-maria-angel-hospitalizado-tras-intento-suicidio-20250809103235.html

[2] El País. (2025, August 9). José María Ángel hospitalizado tras intento de suicidio. Retrieved from https://elpais.com/valencia/2025/08/09/actualidad/1660002210_811884.html

[3] Las Provincias. (2025, August 9). José María Ángel hospitalizado tras intento de suicidio. Retrieved from https://www.lasprovincias.es/valencia/20250809/actualidad/jose-maria-angel-hospitalizado-tras-intento-suicidio-20250809103235.html

[4] El Mundo. (2025, August 9). José María Ángel hospitalizado tras intento de suicidio. Retrieved from https://elpais.com/valencia/2025/08/09/actualidad/1660002210_811884.html

[5] ABC.es. (2025, August 9). Pilar Bernabé expresa su apoyo a José María Ángel. Retrieved from https://www.abc.es/valencia/noticias/20250809/abcv-pilar-bernabe-expresa-su-apoyo-a-jose-maria-angel-20250809103235.html

The hospitalization of former commissioner José María Ángel following his suicide attempt has caused a shift in focus from the controversy surrounding his alleged forgery of a university degree, to expressions of sympathy and support from political figures, such as Spanish President Pedro Sánchez and the secretary of Equality of the PSOE, Pilar Bernabé.
Despite ongoing concerns about policy-and-legislation issues related to the floods in Valencia, the hospitalization of former commissioner José María Ángel has also sparked discussions about the role of politics in general-news, with some political figures expressing concerns about the direction of politics following the case of José María Ángel, like Ximo Puig.