Jordan Bardella Sparks Controversy with Remarks About People of Color

French Politician's Comments Draw Ire

Jordan Bardella, the leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has sparked controversy with his recent remarks about people of color. In an interview with French news station CNews, Bardella said that "the great replacement" is underway, a conspiracy theory claiming that white Europeans are being deliberately replaced by non-white immigrants. He also referred to immigration as an "invasion" and said that people of color are "colonizing" France.

Condemnation from Across the Political Spectrum

Bardella's comments have been widely condemned by politicians from across the political spectrum. French President Emmanuel Macron called them "abominable" and "unworthy of the Republic." Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne said that they "have no place in our country." Even Marine Le Pen, Bardella's predecessor as leader of the National Rally, distanced herself from his remarks, saying that they "do not reflect the values of our movement."