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Bardella denies report of antisemitic remarks
Original: French far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks
Jordan Bardella, president of France's far-right National Rally party, has rejected a media report claiming he made antisemitic remarks, calling the allegation false. The denial was picked up by international outlets including Reuters and U.S. News & World Report. The dispute comes as Bardella is a leading figure in French politics ahead of the next presidential election, with his party seeking to shed its antisemitic image.
Why now: Bardella is a top contender for the French presidency, so any accusation involving antisemitism carries major political weight
Jordan BardellaNational RallyFranceReuters
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- French far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks · Reuters
- French Far-Right Leader Bardella Denies Media Claim He Made Antisemitic Remarks · U.S. News & World Report
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