In the midst of the Cuban regime's call to "defend" state journalist Arleen Rodríguez Derivet following the uproar over her comments on José Martí and electricity, fellow state media personality Oliver Zamora Oria lashed out on social media this Wednesday against her critics. In his post, Zamora accused critics of "resurfacing an interview from months ago" and twisting Rodríguez's words to "attack a consistent woman." Zamora's outburst comes as state media attempts to rally around Arleen Rodríguez, who, in an interview, justified the island's blackouts by claiming José Martí was a genius and never had electricity. Several state media outlets and government spokespersons have labeled the criticism of Rodríguez as part of a "discrediting operation promoted from abroad." However, Zamora's own comments—laden with sexist, aggressive language and disdain toward dissidents—have sparked further adverse reactions, even among Cubans who once sympathized with state media.