Bardella denies antisemitism allegations as National Rally faces scrutiny
Mediapart’s claims raise questions about the National Rally’s effort to present itself as a party of government, France 24 reports.
Jordan Bardella has denied allegations reported by investigative outlet Mediapart that he used antisemitic tropes in the past. The claims, which France 24 examined, have put renewed focus on the National Rally’s efforts to establish itself as a party of government.
Marine Le Pen called the Mediapart report a “plot” and a “conspiracy”. The supplied reporting does not include the alleged messages or independently verify the claims.
France 24 says Mediapart places the alleged comments in private chats from 2013. Bardella has reportedly sued the outlet, but the available material gives no details about the case.
The allegations also test the party’s effort to present itself as a defender of France’s Jewish community since the 7 October attacks on Israel, France 24 reported.
Le Pen has promoted Bardella as a future prime minister and potential stand-in. The claims could affect her prospects in the 2027 presidential election, though no electoral impact is established.
