In the turmoil after having “liked” a publication by Jordan Bardella, a French player wanted to clarify things.
It’s a “like” that has not gone unnoticed… Like many personalities in France, the famous YouTuber Squeezie recently published a message encouraging young people to block the National Rally in view of the legislative elections. A missive commented on by Jordan Bardella, who then made fun of the 28-year-old influencer. A post “liked” by Lensois Jimmy Cabotwho finds himself in turmoil.
Faced with the controversy, Jimmy Cabot posted a long message on X (formerly Twitter) Monday evening in which he indicated that he had found “ amusing » Jordan Bardella’s reply, nevertheless ensuring that he is “formally against the ideas of the RN”. “My principle is not to have to justify myself, but when my convictions are distorted, when my honor is violated, I am obliged to be indignant. Sorry to put an end to the cliché fantasized by certain media, I am not the much sought-after athlete who votes RN. When you have lived your whole life in a locker room, a symbol of respect and diversity, how can you imagine it? “, thus wrote the RC Lens midfielder.
Cabot: “Don’t ask me to assume what I’m not!” »
And to add: “On the other hand, I have just reinforced a stubborn cliché: I am not a very smart athlete! I am formally against the ideas of the RN but I actually liked a post by J. Bardella because I found his response to Squeezie amusing. I was spontaneous, not thoughtful, but I admit that this post like thousands of others made me smile. I probably should have told myself that liking a post that had a political component could be considered support, but that never crossed my mind. »
“I read M.Maréchal on the networks. As I read E.Macron, JL.Mélenchon or F.Hollandecontinued the former Lorient player. I see posts from Valeurs Actuelles, just as I follow those from Libé, l’Equipe or Le Figaro. And to be honest, it took me this wave of messages to understand the political meaning of these titles. In short, I am myself, don’t ask me to assume what I am not! » Case closed.
