Le Pen's top ally Bardella faces fresh claims he sought to cover up past anti-Semitic comments
Summary
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally, faces new accusations that he wrote anti-Semitic comments when he was younger. Reports say Bardella deleted data from an old Facebook account after these claims appeared, which he denies. Marine Le Pen supports him and plans to fight the accusations in court.Key Facts
- Jordan Bardella allegedly made anti-Semitic comments as a young activist in 2013.
- The claims first appeared on the investigative website Mediapart.
- Bardella reportedly deleted information from an old Facebook account soon after the allegations surfaced.
- Bardella denies having used or deleted any Facebook account data.
- Mediapart published screenshots showing Bardella’s alleged messages.
- Bardella says the allegations are false and plans to sue for defamation.
- Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate and Bardella’s ally, supports him strongly.
- Bardella is an important figure in Le Pen’s effort to improve the party’s image.
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