Manuel Valls insulted live on France Inter

The appointment of Manuel Valls to the Ministry of Overseas Affairs raises concerns among the political class, particularly on the side of the radical left, but also among the French themselves. This Tuesday, December 24, the day after the announcement of his arrival in François Bayrou's government, the former Prime Minister was addressed by a listener live on France Inter.

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The listeners remind him of bad memories

Before asking him a question, this listener did not mince his words by first recounting the political career of Manuel Valls: “I would like to tell Mr Valls that he participated under Hollande in the destruction of the left, that he betrayed the PS and its candidate Benoît Hamon, that he went into exile in Spain and was thrown out. That he tried to rally around Macron and was not elected. » He thus refers to the refusal to support Hamon, winner of the left-wing primary for the 2017 presidential election, to his defeat in the Barcelona municipal elections in 2019 and the French legislative elections in 2022.

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He then continued by directly insulting the new Overseas Minister: “You should be ashamed.” You are the worst traitor, Mr. Valls. All of France is ashamed of your behavior. You're worse than a turd. » Presenter Simon Le Baron instantly spoke again, clarifying that this was not the question announced by the listener on the switchboard before going on air.

Later in the show, another listener brought back bad memories for Manuel Valls by talking about his Spanish experience during which his party had moved closer to the far right. “You are presented as the left wing of the government. […] In the event of further censorship, could you join a Bardella government in which you would represent the left wing? “, he asked wryly.