Unauthorized disclosure of Sánchez and Ábalos' messages infringes upon the president's privacy, according to Morant, with the intent to cause harm.
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Scandalous WhatsApp Messages: A Privacy Breach and Political Firestorm
In an impassioned outburst, the Minister of Science, Innovation, and Universities, Diana Morant, blasted the publication of private messages exchanged between Spanish President Pedro Sánchez and former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, branding it a malicious attempt to hurt the President.
At the PSPV-PSOE Congress in La Vall d'Uixó, Morant asserted that the gravity of these WhatsApp exchanges hinges on the flagrant invasion of Sánchez's privacy. "Nobody wants their personal WhatsApp chats splashed across the media. I believe the President's privacy has been violated, and there's an intent to harm him," she declared.
Morant went on to express that neither she nor the President are worried about the content of the messages, as they hold no public interest. "It's curious how the PP only brings up this scandal this week. They've got nothing to say about Trump's tariffs and never add value to the discussion," she quipped.
A Matter of Public Interest: Conversations Between Opposition Politics and the Guard
Morant made it clear that what she truly wants to know are the conversations between Salomé Pradas and the guard involved in Dana's case, Mazón. "Discussions between Feijóo and Mazón are also intriguing. Feijóo stated he was in the know on October 29, but Mazón claims they never spoke. Those conversations would be fascinating, but since they hold public interest, that's what we expect from the Popular Party—total transparency," she demanded.
Morant concluded her statements by questioning the actions of those in power who failed to act on crucial information, leading to preventable loss of life. "I'd like the truth about October 29. How many people knew what was going on, and more importantly, who chose to do Nothing and let people perish here?"
Mazón Stands Firm Against Accusations of Delay
Mazón refuted claims that he waited for approval before sending the alert regarding Dana, emphatically stating, "under no circumstances" did he delay sending the alert due to seeking approval.
Enrichment Data:- The leaked messages were initially published in the newspaper El Mundo.- Although Ábalos denies being the leaker, there is an ongoing investigation into the source of the leak.- The Spanish government is taking legal action against the unauthorized publication of private communications, arguing it constitutes a breach of the President's right to privacy and the confidentiality of his communications.- This political scandal is taking place amid heightened tensions between the Spanish government and the far-right group Manos Limpias, who have accused Ábalos of being the source of the leak.
- The ongoing controversy surrounding the leaked WhatsApp messages, initially published in 'El Mundo', has ignited a heated debate in policy-and-legislation, as the Spanish government seeks to implement stricter regulations on the privacy of personal communications.
- Interestingly, while the average citizen sympathizes with the breach of the President's privacy, there is also growing public interest in the conversations between opposition politics and key figures, such as Salomé Pradas and the guard Mazón, especially in light of the critical information that was allegedly withheld, leading to preventable loss of life.
