Jordan Bardella – president of France’s National Rally (RN) – had been scheduled to speak at the CPAC meeting in Maryland on the relationship between the United States and France, as well as the rise of nationalist movements in Europe. However, after learning of Bannon’s controversial salute gesture, he announced his immediate cancellation.
“Yesterday, while I was not in the room, one of the speakers out of provocation allowed himself a gesture alluding to Nazi ideology. I therefore took the immediate decision to cancel my speech,” Bardella said in a statement.
Far-Right Leader Bardella Withdraws From US Conservative Conference Over Nazi Salute
At least RN have the good sense to at least pretend like they disagree with Nazis, they also cut ties with the Nazi Party in Germany, not that I believe their intentions are good, I think they're just trying to hide it because they're afraid of the public reaction at home in France, Lol. MAGA will probably accuse RN of being far-left communists now.
They (MAGA) are trying to normalise it.
Last edited by Ryuu96 - on 22 February 2025