Alejandro Fernández is setting the record straight over a “false” Latinos for Donald Trump ad that features a photo of his father, the late legendary Vicente Fernández, stamped on it. On Thursday (Sept. 26), the Mexican star slammed the advertisement on social media, while also reminding his millions of followers the values his father stood for.
“My father was not only the best representative of Mexican music and culture, but he was also a fervent defender of the dignity and rights of our countrymen around the world,” he wrote in Spanish.
“Vicente Fernandez would never have supported a politician who denigrates Mexicans and mistreats migrants. During all the tours I did with my father, and the ones I continue to do now in the United States, we were able to confirm that our fellow countrymen are the lifeblood of this country,” he continued. “Mexicans who are characterized by being honest, hardworking and dignified human beings who are looking for better opportunities to help their families. People who do not deserve to be mistreated or discriminated against. We should not allow anyone to underestimate us by saying that we are criminals, murderers, rapists and thieves.”
During the 2016 presidential election, Trump kicked off his presidential bid by insulting Mexican immigrants, saying, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.”
Following his then and now infamous remarks about the Mexican community, a number of artists, including Vicente Fernández — who died in 2021 — expressed their support for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, endorsing her through a corrido. Meanwhile, during the 2020 presidential election, Alejandro Fernández’s “Decepciones” soundtracked a Joe Biden ad that aired in Arizona.
This time around, the “Nube Viajera” singer isn’t directly endorsing a candidate, but asks that those eligible to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election do what’s right for them and their families. “It is not my intention to recommend or endorse any candidate or party, but on behalf of myself, my children and the memory of my father, we ask you to reason your vote and think about what is best for you, your families and the rest of the Mexicans and Latinos who, like you, have migrated in search of a better life.”
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