Julien Odoul Placed on Leave After 'Shocking' Insult to Muslims

Expulsion from Party Underway

Julien Odoul, a regional politician in France, has been placed on leave by his party after making an Islamophobic comment during a televised debate. The comment, which was widely condemned as "shocking" and "unacceptable," has led to calls for Odoul's expulsion from the party.

Investigation Launched

The incident occurred during a debate on the French news channel CNews. Odoul, a member of the far-right National Rally party, was discussing immigration with a Muslim woman when he told her to "go back to her country" and "stop bothering" the French people. The comment was met with immediate outrage, and Odoul was quickly suspended from his party pending an investigation.

Condemnation from All Sides

The comment has been condemned by politicians from across the political spectrum. President Emmanuel Macron called the comment "unacceptable" and said that it had "no place in our republic." Marine Le Pen, the leader of the National Rally party, also condemned the comment and said that she would be taking disciplinary action against Odoul.

Calls for Expulsion

Many people have called for Odoul to be expelled from the National Rally party. A petition calling for his expulsion has gathered over 100,000 signatures. The party's disciplinary committee is currently considering whether to expel Odoul.

Odoul Apologizes

Odoul has since apologized for his comment, saying that he "regrets" what he said. However, many people have dismissed his apology as insincere, and the calls for his expulsion from the party continue.