Spanish Ministers Refuse to Retract False Bomb Threat Claim

Spanish Ministers Refuse to Retract False Bomb Threat Claim Madrid, Spain – A political firestorm is brewing in Spain after three government ministers shared a false story about a bomb threat against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Despite evidence proving the information false, none of the ministers have retracted their statements, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. The false story, which alleged a bomb was placed under Sánchez's car, was widely circulated before being debunked. The video report features footage of a press conference where one of the ministers, Óscar López, is questioned about the false claim. When pressed to retract his statement, López responded vaguely, stating that he was 'allowing himself a reflection this morning'. This lack of a clear retraction has fueled criticism. Adding to the controversy, other ministers involved, including María Jesús Montero and Pilar Alegría, have also doubled down on the false claim, reiterating it in their own statements. Alegría explicitly referenced the 'bomb lapa' in her comments, further escalating the situation. The incident has raised serious questions about the spread of misinformation in the political sphere and the responsibility of public officials to ensure the accuracy of their statements. The ministers' continued refusal to retract their claims is likely to continue to dominate headlines and fuel public debate.