The Democratic Party (Pd) has criticized the recent rumors regarding Tommaso Cerno potentially hosting a new daily segment on Rai 2, calling for Rai's management to clarify the situation. Cerno, who currently serves as director of Il Giornale and is a former director of Il Tempo, both right-leaning newspapers associated with a Lega party member, is at the center of this controversy. The Pd is concerned that this appointment may symbolize the exploitation of the public broadcasting service as a tool for political propaganda.

The Pd states that if the reports are true, it would exemplify a troubling trend of utilizing Rai for political gains, particularly given the current deadlock in the Commission of Vigilance, which has not been able to elect a nonpartisan president. This situation reflects broader issues within Rai, where political pressures may compromise the integrity of public broadcasting. The implication is that the appointment of Cerno could further erode democratic standards in Italian media.

Overall, this incident highlights ongoing tensions between political parties regarding public media governance and raises questions about the independence of Rai amidst continued political influence. As the Pd decries this move as part of a broader crisis in democratic service, it urges accountability and transparency from the public broadcaster's leadership, stressing the need for a media landscape that serves the public interest rather than political factions.