Businessman Condemns Leak of Private Messages Between Spanish Ministers

On May 21, 2025, Spanish news program Espejo Público aired an interview with businessman José Elías regarding leaked WhatsApp messages between government ministers, Juan Carlos Ábalos and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Elías stated, "Me parece denigrante que se habla de mensajes privados," expressing his disapproval of the public discussion of private conversations. The interview highlighted concerns about the focus on leaked messages potentially distracting from more pressing issues. The incident underscores the ongoing debate about transparency and privacy within the Spanish government and the impact of such leaks on public trust.