Jorge Ramos tells Don Francisco about the mistake he made when meeting Donald Trump

• Don Francisco interviews Jorge Ramos.
• Jorge Ramos reflects on his big mistake.
• He talks about the infamous press conference with Trump.

In a revealing interview, renowned journalist Jorge Ramos discussed his long career with iconic television host Don Francisco.

Both recalled key moments that marked Ramos’ life and career over the years.

They touched on his confrontations with various world leaders such as Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Nicolás Maduro and Donald Trump.

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The conversation touched on a heated encounter between Ramos and the former U.S. president during a press conference in 2015, an event that still resonates.

Ramos had asked Trump about his plan to deport millions of immigrants if he was elected president of the United States.

He also asked about his plans to construct a wall on the border with Mexico — which was one of Trump’s most popular campaign promises.

Donald Trump then demanded his security people remove Jorge Ramos from the press conference, while some onlookers demanded he «go back to his own country.»

Jorge Ramos admits he made mistakes

In an illustration of his humility and self-reflection, Ramos talked to Don Francisco about some mistakes he may have made as a journalist.

«I make a lot of mistakes and we often make mistakes,» he said, recognizing that journalists, including himself, are human.

Ramos expressed doubts about certain questions that were raised during his career.

He acknowledged that his question for Trump at that press conference may have been to long.

What was Jorge Ramos’ error when questioning Trump?

«I think, for example, the question I asked Donald Trump when I went to confront him, I think it was too long, I don’t think I should have asked it,» he told Don Francisco.

Likewise, Ramos expressed concern about having inquired about the health of former President Vicente Fox, questioning whether it was appropriate or relevant.

In an attempt to maintain professional ethics, Ramos said he avoids asking personal questions during his interviews.

He revealed that he is constantly aware of the limits of his journalistic work and its impact in the public sphere.

Ramos makes a confession

The journalist and writer also paused for a moment of introspection when admitting his «big mistake» from a personal perspective.

He said he wished he had taken more risks and that he had experimented more boldly as a journalist.

He recognized there is an untapped opportunity in terms of exploring and seeking new dimensions in his work.

«My big mistake,» he reflected slowly, «I would have liked to make more mistakes, to experiment more.»

Reflecting on his career as a journalist

Don Francisco’s interview with Jorge Ramos highlights the importance of self-reflection for journalists.

It offered a unique view of the challenges and lifelong learning in the continuous pursuit of excellence in journalism.

This intimate and revealing conversation between two giants of Hispanic communication was filled with insights.

It highlighted the importance of using mistakes as opportunities for growth and having the courage to admit the need to experiment and evolve as a journalist.

To see the interview click HERE. To see the 2015 press conference with Trump click HERE.