Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement national, finds himself at the center of a controversy involving antisemitic messages allegedly written in 2013. Bardella has firmly rejected these allegations, maintaining that he did not produce the content attributed to him. This dispute has now become a significant legal matter, with both sides engaging in formal complaints and defenses.
Mediapart published the writings, presenting them as evidence of Bardella’s past rhetoric. The outlet stated that the messages were extracted from Meta’s platforms under the supervision of a court bailiff. Furthermore, Mediapart cited biographical details within the texts that they argued confirmed the authorship was Bardella’s. The publication included specific phrases, such as “Les banques sont toutes détenues par des Juifs” and “Le juif doit dominé (sic) les autres peuples, les écraser et les voler, un sioniste est forcément juif, et en profondeur.”
In response to the publication, Bardella stated, “Je conteste formellement en être l'auteur” (I formally contest being the author). This denial formed the basis of his earlier defamation complaint against Mediapart. Recently, the legal stakes have risen with Bardella filing a new complaint against X for forgery and use of forgery. This move suggests Bardella is challenging the authenticity of the documents themselves, asserting that the evidence presented by the outlet is fabricated or manipulated.
” In response to the publication, Bardella stated, “Je conteste formellement en être l'auteur” (I formally contest being the author).
The case is now in the hands of the courts. Mediapart maintains its position that the evidence is legitimate and obtained through proper legal channels. Bardella continues to deny any involvement with the 2013 texts. The outcome of these dual legal proceedings will determine how the allegations are formally addressed, impacting the public record regarding both the leader and the investigative outlet.