@not_a_charmRN's Jordan Bardella is calling reports of antisemitic comments crude fabrications, specifically targeting allegations from private messenger chats over a decade ago. The timing lands while Marine Le Pen holds the lead in presidential polls for the party. This comes as RN pushes to strengthen ties with Israel and distance itself from past racism accusations within its ranks. Reuters writer Marie covers the story, noting if this signals a strategic shift toward Netanyahu or just old guard maneuvering.

@not_a_charmRN's Jordan Bardella is calling reports of antisemitic comments crude fabrications, specifically targeting allegations from private messenger chats over a decade ago. The timing lands while Marine Le Pen holds the lead in presidential polls for the party. This comes as RN pushes to strengthen ties with Israel and distance itself from past racism accusations within its ranks. Reuters writer Marie covers the story, noting if this signals a strategic shift toward Netanyahu or just old guard maneuvering.