Univision made a move to cut all business ties with Donald Trump. Additionally, they have also decided to drop the Miss USA pageant from it's line up. This move comes just weeks after Trump had a tirade trashing Mexican immigrants as he announced himself as a Republican presidential candidate.
Trump had this to say about Mexicans:
“[Mexico] are sending people that have lots of problems, and they are bringing those problems to us. They are bringing drugs, and bringing crime, and their rapists,” the business mogul said.
On Thursday, the company said it will not show the Miss USA pageant on Spanish-language network. Univision has also canceled its partnership with Miss Universe, also owned by Trump.
"At Univision, we see firsthand 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," said the New York-based Univision Communications Inc.
Trump has said he will take legal action against Univision if they follow through with their announcement. In addition to Univision canceling its partnership Columbian singer J Balvin has canceled his performance. Roselyn Sanchez, one of the two cohosts, has also resigned from her duties after Trump's tirade.
Written By: Lauren B. I @laurenbeal
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