Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles’ founder José Hernández is finally addressing the allegations that he and his family are Trump supporters, but fans are now wondering whether his statement is enough.
In a video posted to Instagram, Hernández stated that neither he nor either of his mariachi groups, as he also founded Mariachi Sol de México and the nonprofit organizations The Mariachi Heritage, have ever publicly supported or financed any political candidate. He also maintains that he is a registered independent who does not support the Trump admin’s treatment of immigrant communities and that he does not agree politically with his wife Teresa Hernández, who is president of the right-wing Conservative Lincoln Club, California’s oldest and largest conservative donor organization.
Despite this, fans are torn on how to feel. Can Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles claim to uplift Mexican culture while also not taking a stance on the issues our communities are facing? Should the women of Mariach...
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