Telemundo’s most recent coverage of the controversy surrounding bathroom privileges for a transgender freshman Member of Congress confirms that those who depend on the national Spanish-language media are the most disinformed cohort among the electorate.
Watch the wild open to the Bathroomgate segment on Telemundo’s midday newscast:
NOTICIAS TELEMUNDO MEDIODÍA
11/21/24
12:38 PM
OCTAVIO PULIDO: Well, and on other topics, Democrat Sarah McBride, representative of Delaware, is the first transgender congresswoman to arrive at the Capitol. But she will not be able to use the women's bathroom, since on the other side, Republican Nancy Mace, of South Carolina, has introduced an ordinance that would prohibit transgender women from using facilities on federal property such as bathrooms and locker rooms that do not correspond to the sex that they were assigned at birth. It's a position shared by Speaker Mike Johnson. In fact, he has already issued a new policy that stipulates this.
NICOLE SUAREZ: And we are joined now by Mónica Trasandes, Executive Director of Representation and Hispanic media at GLAAD. Thank you for being here with us. First of all, what is your reaction to this rule?
MONICA TRANSANDES: I find it incredibly disrespectful. Incredible that our Congress is focusing on this, instead of all the problems we have in this country, they are focusing on this. She is an elected member of Congress, chosen to represent her state and deserves the respect of her colleagues. So, that's my personal reaction. And GLAAD's too. Incredible that this is what they are focusing on.
For those keeping score at home, we are on Day Four of the Bathroomgate cycle. And Telemundo’s idea of balanced coverage is to bring on a GLAAD activist and do four and half minutes of “advocacy journalism.”
There were no advocates for women present. Telemundo did not book anyone who might explain why protecting women’s spaces from the ongoing intrusion of masquerading men is a good idea. In fact, the questions appeared to be written by GLAAD. For example:
PULIDO: This year alone, more than 600 anti-transgender laws have been introduced in at least 43 states in the country. What does this mean? Especially in the fight for the rights of the LGBT community. And what is GLAAD, for example, doing to protect them?
PULIDO: Monica, a new study indicates that 82% of people who participated in this UCLA study have experienced some type of discrimination in their area of employment. If you are in a situation like this, what help is there or what can these people do?
SUAREZ: And well, since we're on that political topic, President-elect Donald Trump has also promised to roll back protections for trans students. What do you expect for the future?
None of these questions had anything to do with the situation at The Capitol. It is as if all of that was a mere conveyance for Telemundo to beat viewers over the head with trans agenda.
Telemundo is working extra hard to earn and uphold Comcast’s CEI score. Unfortunately, they are also working hard at further alienating viewers.
Click “expand” to view the full transcript of the aforementioned report as aired on Noticias Telemundo Mediodía on Wednesday, November 21st, 2024:
NOTICIAS TELEMUNDO MEDIODÍA
11/21/24
12:38 PM
OCTAVIO PULIDO: Well, and on other topics, Democrat Sarah McBride, representative of Delaware, is the first transgender congresswoman to arrive at the Capitol. But she will not be able to use the women's bathroom, since on the other side, Republican Nancy Mace, of South Carolina, has introduced an ordinance that would prohibit transgender women from using facilities on federal property such as bathrooms and locker rooms that do not correspond to the sex that they were assigned at birth. It's a position shared by Speaker Mike Johnson. In fact, he has already issued a new policy that stipulates this.
NICOLE SUAREZ: And we are joined now by Mónica Trasandes, Executive Director of Representation and Hispanic media at GLAAD. Thank you for being here with us. First of all, what is your reaction to this rule?
MONICA TRANSANDES: I find it incredibly disrespectful. Incredible that our Congress is focusing on this, instead of all the problems we have in this country, they are focusing on this. She is an elected member of Congress, chosen to represent her state and deserves the respect of her colleagues. So, that's my personal reaction. And GLAAD's too. Incredible that this is what they are focusing on.
PULIDO: Mónica, but the problem goes further. This year alone, more than 600 anti-transgender laws have been introduced in at least 43 states in the country. What does this mean? Especially in the fight for the rights of the LGBT community. And what is GLAAD, for example, doing to protect them?
TRANSANDES: Oh, we have a lot, a lot to do to educate, because I believe that in a certain way this has been politics. There are still many people who do not know transgender people, who do not have a transgender person in their life and who can, who can understand more about transgender people. So they use this as a way to - to - to - to lie and to try to get transgender people to be treated like they are outside of our communities. And the reality is that there are at least one point two million transgender people in this country. Many of them, and they are Latinos and there have always been transgender people, but there is a lack of understanding, knowledge of who they are. So what we in the LGBTQ community have to do is tell our stories. Thank you for inviting me to speak on the subject. This is so important. Simply tell who we are. I am not a transgender woman, but we are helping people Transgender people tell their stories. That's the most important thing. I think what we can do at this moment.
SUAREZ: And well, since we're on that political topic, President-elect Donald Trump has also promised to roll back protections for trans students. What do you expect for the future?
TRANSANDES: We have a lot to do, but we are not going to let our young people go without- without protection. We're not going to let them do that. Let them continue playing politics with the lives of young people. Young people have to be protected so that they can stay in school so that they can stay healthy and alive, so that depression does not attack them. And these politicians getting between families, doctors and trans people, it's horrible. Then we will continue fighting. This is a strong moment for us, the LGBTQ community, for immigrants, for people who are so concerned about DACA, about deportations. It is a very difficult moment and more. But you know what? Right now we don't stop fighting at all.
PULIDO: Monica, a new study indicates that 82% of people who participated in this UCLA study have experienced some type of discrimination in their area of employment. If you are in a situation like this, what help is there or what can these people do?
TRANSANDES: There are several organizations that help with work, with elements of work that- with discrimination. If anyone has any questions or doesn't know where to go for help, they can contact me at GLAAD, which is glaad dot org. We have some resources there, but we can connect them. The most important thing is not to stay - not to stay silent. Of course, find trusted people you can talk to. But- but seek help and know that there are people in this world. Allies, many allies. People within the LGBTQ community and outside the LGBTQ community who love you, who want to help you. So the most important thing is not to lose optimism and not- and not to feel alone and not- and not to remain silent with discrimination. That's the most important thing, try to seek help.
SUAREZ: Well, thank you very much for that valuable information.
TRASANDES: Thank you for inviting me.
