Le Pen ally Bardella sues over antisemitism claims, alleges 'total war'
Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, on Tuesday said allegations he made antisemitic comments in 2013 marked part of a "total war" against their National Rally party ahead of the 2027 polls. Backed by fellow party members, Bardella announced that he had filed a complaint for defamation.