President of the government, Pedro Sanchezpublished a statement on its social networks this Wednesday in which it questions its continuity in the Government after learning that the Court of Instruction number 41 of Plaza de Castilla has opened a investigation against his wife, Begoña Gómezreported for alleged crimes of influence peddling and private corruption.
In the four-page statement, the leader of the Executive points out that he needs “give a calm response” to the information published this Wednesday, hence why he shared that letter. “As you already know, and if I do not inform you, a court of Madrid has opened preliminary proceedings against my wife, Begoña Gómezat the request of a far-right organization called Clean handsto investigate alleged crimes of influence peddling and corruption in business,” he explains.
Next, the socialist emphasizes that The judge will call those responsible to testify of two digital headers. “In my opinion, they are media with a marked right-wing and ultra-right orientation,” he points out and makes it clear that his wife “will defend her honorability and will collaborate with Justice in everything that is required of her to clarify some issues.” facts as scandalous in appearance, as non-existent“.
In turn, the president accuses Clean Hands of manipulation. “The complaint is based on alleged information from that constellation of ultra-conservative headlines referred to above. I emphasize the alleged information because, after its publication, we have gone denying the falsehoods expressed At the same time, Begoña has taken legal action so that these same digital companies rectify what, we maintain, is spurious information.
Feijóo and Abascal, “collaborators”
Sánchez also points to a “strategy of harassment and demolition” and adds that he does not feel surprised by the reactions of Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Santiago Abascal“Both are necessary collaborators together with an ultra-right digital galaxyto”.
After indicating other actions “to try to make me faint,” Sánchez acknowledges that he is not “naive” and that the complaint to his wife goes against him. “I am fully aware that the attacks What I suffer is not my person but what I represent: a progressive political option, supported election after election by millions of Spaniards, based on economic progress, social justice and democratic regeneration,” he states.
After continuing to attack the opposition, the socialist leader finally asks himself a question: “Is all this worth it?” And she answers. “Sincerely I dont know. This attack is unprecedented, it is so serious and so gross that I need to stop and reflect with my wife. Many times we forget that behind politicians there are people. And I, it doesn’t cause me shame to say it, I am a man deeply in love with my wife who lives with helplessness the mud that they spread on her day in and day out.
Finally, Sánchez says that he will have to think about his permanence as President of the Government. “I will cancel my public calendar for a few days to be able to reflect and decide which path to take. Next Monday, April 29, I will appear before the media and make my decision known,” he concludes.
