Defenders of the current Guardia Civil leadership argue that the actions taken by the Director of Operations (DAO), Manuel Llamas, represent a necessary exercise of administrative oversight. From this perspective, the opening of internal investigations into UCO agents is not an act of coercion, but a standard mechanism to maintain discipline and ensure that sensitive information—such as the private email of Begoña Gómez—is handled with the required confidentiality. Proponents of this view emphasize that the Guardia Civil must operate within a strict chain of command, and that the DAO has a responsibility to hold subordinates accountable when they appear to overstep their bounds or allow data leaks to occur.
Furthermore, supporters point out that the DAO’s role is to ensure that the institution remains neutral and does not become a tool for political agendas. By insisting that the UCO follow established judicial protocols rather than pursuing independent, potentially "proactive" paths, the leadership argues it is protecting the integrity of the legal process. They contend that the accusations of "pressure" are largely driven by internal friction and personal disagreements between the current leadership and former commanders like Rafael Yuste, rather than any systemic attempt to obstruct justice.
Ultimately, this perspective holds that the leadership is being unfairly targeted by a campaign intended to discredit the institution. By framing administrative inquiries as "political interference," critics are accused of undermining the authority of the Guardia Civil's command structure. For those supporting the DAO, the focus should remain on the professional functioning of the force, which they argue has been unfairly maligned by those seeking to politicize internal management decisions.