Univision Drops Miss USA Pageant After Donald Trump's Racist Remarks
Posted on Fri Jun 26th, 2015 7:58am PDT By X17 Staff
Univision has cancelled its telecast of the Miss USA pageant after Donald Trump made some very racist remarks last week during his presidential campaign announcement.As you may know, Trump stated that Mexican immigrants coming to the United States are "bringing drugs," and he added, "They're bringing crime. They're rapists." In a statement on Thursday, Univision, which is the largest Spanish-language broadcaster in America, said it was "ending the company's business relationship with the Miss Universe Organization, which is part-owned by Donald J. Trump, based on his recent, insulting remarks about Mexican immigrants."
The network added, "At Univision, we see first-hand the work ethic, love for family, strong religious values and the important role Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans have had and will continue to have in building the future of our country. We will not be airing the Miss USA pageant on July 12 or working on any other projects tied to the Trump Organization."
Additionally, Roselyn Sanchez and Cristian De La Fuente have dropped out of hosting the Spanish-language simulcast of the show, and J Balvin cancelled his performance.
Sanchez wrote on her Instagram page:
- "As a Latina and proud of my roots, culture and everything we have contributed to this nation, I have decided to cancel my participation as co-host of Miss USA. I don't tolerate the disrespectful and hurtful words that came out of Mr. Trump's mouth ... Mexicans, like all our Latino brothers have contributed positively to this great nation. We are the force that keeps this country afloat. I was very excited and grateful with the opportunity to serve as a co-host of this great event in which many Latinas have shined, but I am more excited for the loyalty to my people. Enough with racism and 'influential' people that belittle."
De la Fuente posted a video on Facebook and added, "It is unacceptable to launch a presidential candidacy created on a rhetoric of hatred and discrimination in calling Mexicans drug dealers and rapists. It is a shame that such an important institution as Miss USA is in the hands of a clown."
And not only that, but NBC released its own statement on the matter and said, "Donald Trump's opinions do not represent those of NBC, and we do not agree with his positions on a number of issues, including his recent comments on immigration."


