French far-right states anti-Semitism claims part of 'total war' to derail presidency bid

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Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, on Tuesday stated allegations he made antisemitic comments in 2013 marked part of a "total war" against their party ahead of the 2027 polls. The report also notes that Bardella, a savvy user of social media who projects a clean-cut image, has been a key player in Le Pen's project of "de-demonisation" to make the National Rally into an electable force. FRANCE 24's French Politics Editor Marc Perelman tells us more.

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