tense exchange between Léa Salamé and Jordan Bardella

In the middle of a promotional tour for his book What I'm looking for (Ed. Fayard), Jordan Bardella went to the set of “What a time!” on Saturday evening. A few days before Donald Trump's victory in the American presidential election, Léa Salame immediately questioned his guest about this major political fact. “From the American point of view, we have here a President of the Republic who has achieved the greatest comeback in the entire history of political life. Donald Trump defends the interest of the United States of America. I like political leaders who put the interest of their country before that of others. But it is a deep alert for France and for Europe.estimated the president of the National Rally.

The host and journalist then wanted to know her position on the possible alliance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin with regard to the war in Ukraine. “Our goal must be peace”replied Jordan Bardella. A response that did not satisfy Léa Salamé: “It doesn’t mean anything”. Seated to his right, Thomas Snégaroff outbid: “Would you say that he is indeed a Trump for France?” “Trump has a personality that can only be appreciated in light of the American debate with obviously excesses, excesses of language, it corresponds to the American style. I want a leader in France who defends the interests of France.”he said.

“You would be an American, today, you have the choice between these two, if you are honest, you tell us: “I would have rather voted for Trump” »

Léa Salamé to Jordan Bardella in “What a time!” on France 2

Not satisfied with Jordan Bardella's response, the host and journalist once again insisted: “So to answer the question… We are not saying that you are American but we are trying to understand your political line”. “In fact, you want to make me say that I am a fanatic of Donald Trump while I am trying to appreciate that with regard to French interests”said the president of RN. “No, I don’t want you to say: “I love Donald Trump”. We are trying to understand but you would be an American, in real life, if you are honest, on immigration, on protectionism, that's your line, you would vote more Trump than Harris, let's be honest?defended Léa Salamé.

“On immigration control or protectionism, obviously I feel closer to her political line than to Kamala Harris”recognized Jordan Bardella. “I'm not telling you if you validate his excesses, I'm asking you the question: you would be an American, today, you have the choice between these two, if you are honest, you are telling us: “I would have rather voted for Trump”»persisted Léa Salamé. “But I won’t tell you because it would make you too happy.”retorted his guest with a big smile.