Spanish media extensively tracked Trump's return to power, from morning expectations through the traditional White House meeting with Biden to the afternoon inauguration ceremony. Coverage shifted from initial focus on his strengthened position compared to 2021 toward his immediate policy announcements: border emergency declaration, mass deportation plans, and rollback of environmental and gender policies.
The Gaza ceasefire context from previous days remained present through reports of continued violence in the West Bank and updates on remaining Hamas hostages. Domestically, the Telefónica leadership change aftermath continued developing, with opposition leader Feijóo criticizing government intervention in listed companies. The investigation into García Ortiz gained momentum as the Supreme Court requested access to his WhatsApp messages and Google data, while new revelations emerged about Russian propaganda efforts during the 2017 Catalan crisis.