Thu Jan 23 04:12:14 UTC 2025: ## White House Shuts Down Spanish-Language Website, Sparking Outrage
**Washington, D.C.** – The White House has eliminated its Spanish-language website, prompting immediate criticism from Democratic lawmakers and raising concerns about access to information for millions of Spanish-speaking Americans. Visitors to the site now encounter an error message.
The move, which redirects users to the English-language homepage featuring a video montage of President Trump, has drawn sharp condemnation. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to X (formerly Twitter) to denounce the decision, stating, “Deleting this resource makes it harder for fellow Americans to access essential information, and does nada to lower the costs of groceries for Americans.” He demanded the immediate reinstatement of the Spanish-language page.
The closure affects an estimated 43 million fluent Spanish speakers in the United States, according to the Hispanic Council. The timing is particularly controversial, coinciding with the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on immigration, which disproportionately affects Spanish speakers from neighboring countries. The decision also impacts Latino voters, a significant portion of whom supported President Trump’s election. Critics argue the shutdown limits access to vital government information for a substantial segment of the population.
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