French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has denied allegations by investigative website Mediapart that he made antisemitic comments in private messages around 2013, when he was reportedly 17 or 18 years old, according to France 24.
Mediapart reviewed dozens of private messages from 2013-2015 that it said showed a pattern of antisemitic and conspiratorial rhetoric, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Bardella, who leads Marine Le Pen's National Rally party and is seen as a possible prime minister if Le Pen wins next year's presidential election, called the allegations "crude fabrications," according to Reuters and The Straits Times. He said he would take legal action over the claims, according to France 24.
Mediapart published several comments it alleged Bardella made as a teenager and young activist, according to Politico Europe.
How each side covered it
Center
- Center outlets reported that Mediapart alleged Bardella made antisemitic comments in private messages around 2013.
- Multiple center outlets quoted Bardella calling the allegations "crude fabrications."
- France 24 reported Bardella was 17 or 18 at the time and said he would take legal action.
- Center outlets noted Bardella's role as a close ally of Marine Le Pen and potential future prime minister.
“Jordan Bardella, the head of Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) party, has denied allegations made by French investigative website Mediapart that he wrote anti-Semitic comments on private chats in 2013, when he was aged 17 or 18.” — France 24
Right
- The Jerusalem Post detailed Mediapart's report, noting it reviewed dozens of messages from 2013-2015.
- The outlet emphasized the allegation of a pattern of antisemitic and conspiratorial rhetoric in the messages.
“Mediapart, in a report published on Monday, reviewed dozens of private messages from 2013-2015 that it said showed a pattern of antisemitic and conspiratorial rhetoric.” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What did Mediapart allege about Jordan Bardella?
Mediapart, a French investigative website, alleged that Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in private messages, with The Jerusalem Post reporting the messages reviewed spanned 2013-2015 and showed a pattern of antisemitic and conspiratorial rhetoric.
How did Bardella respond to the allegations?
Jordan Bardella denied the allegations, calling them "crude fabrications," and said he would take legal action over the claims, according to France 24, Reuters and The Straits Times.
Who is Jordan Bardella?
Jordan Bardella is the leader of Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party in France and is seen as a possible prime minister if Le Pen wins next year's presidential election.
How old was Bardella when the alleged comments were made?
According to France 24, Bardella was 17 or 18 years old in 2013, when the alleged comments were reportedly made.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- EuronewsCenterNational Rally's Bardella denies report he made antisemitic remarks
- France 24CenterFrench far right's Jordan Bardella denies alleged 2013 anti-Semitic comments
- Politico EuropeCenterFrench far right’s Bardella denies reports he made antisemitic comments
- ReutersCenterFrench far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks
- RTÉ NewsCenterFrance's Bardella denies alleged antisemitic comments
- The Straits TimesCenterFrench far-right leader Bardella says he has filed lawsuit over antisemitic remarks claim
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningFrench far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks
- The TelegraphRight-leaningJordan Bardella faces allegations of anti-Semitism over ‘old messages’