The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, spoke out on Tuesday night about Juan García-Gallardo's departure from the party, nearly two days after he announced his resignation from all his positions amid harsh criticisms of the national leadership. Despite García-Gallardo being a prominent figure in the party, Abascal and other leaders downplayed his exit, continuing with the line set by the party during the crisis.
In an interview on Toro TV, Abascal defended that Vox's proposals have not changed and compared the internal situations of the party with those of other political formations. Although he did not directly mention García-Gallardo, the leader of Vox pointed out that those who leave are met with gratitude and good wishes if their departure is amicable. However, neither Abascal nor other leaders have offered farewell or public acknowledgment to García-Gallardo, which contrasts with the magnitude that any departure from Vox usually acquires.
Abascal recalled the growth of Vox in the polls and among young people, hinting that the criticisms and attacks they receive are a consequence of their success and their stance against socialist globalism and the dominant agenda. He asserted that some intend to tame the party, but as long as he is in charge, that will not happen. Abascal also emphasized that the complexity of political activity, carried out by human beings, explains the media attention Vox receives in situations like this.
Amid the controversy, Abascal maintained that situations like these are common in all political parties, although in the case of Vox, they are magnified. He concluded by reiterating the idea that Vox represents the future, insisting that the media attention is a manifestation of that.