# France’s Le Pen vows to ‘counterattack’ after ally Bardella faces antisemitism claims

https://mins.news/en/item/78793

- France 24, 2026-09-29 12:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260929-france-s-le-pen-vows-to-counterattack-after-top-ally-bardella-hit-by-anti-semitism-claims

> French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen said a media report accusing National Rally leader Jordan Bardella of making antisemitic remarks in 2013 was an attempt to derail her bid for the presidency. She declared that Bardella, whom she could make prime minister if elected, had her “total confidence”.

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