Sofia Puente defends Grandchildren Law guidance and claims judicial bias on TVE

Sofia Puente, the official who drafted the instruction for the Grandchildren Law, defended her role on TVE's Malas Lenguas, stating the measure was intended to ease the difficult task of proving exile status for applicants. She linked the backlash to a "trumpist" current that aims to undermine electoral outcomes, warning that any victory by the PSOE could trigger fraud accusations. Puente dismissed claims that the law influences votes, emphasizing that Spaniards abroad rarely vote and that most applicants seek citizenship for sentimental reasons.

She also voiced concerns about the judiciary's appearance of impartiality, saying external pressures often erode public confidence. When asked whether her family connection to Oscar Puente affected the scrutiny, she insisted the discussion would be purely legal if not for that relationship, describing the situation as a "species of conspiracy" serving the ruling party.