The content of this press conference was an open secret since even if the invitation simply mentioned a reorganization of the Var LR federation, the post from Senator Michel Bonnus delivered its main substance. The latter thanked Jean-Louis Masson, the president of the party in Var, and Frédéric Masquelier, the departmental secretary, for asking him to take “ the responsibility of animating the Republicans in Toulon “. Which must be translated into a probable investiture for the next municipal elections in 2026. “ After you interpret, it’s your right »President Masson finally said, in a soror, after having formally denied the intention.
In politics it’s like that at least on this side of the political spectrum: yesterday’s enemies can become today’s friends. And vice versa. Gone are the days of denouncing the very right-wing line of the party in the department and the eyes of Chimène made by the latter to the extreme right.
For his part, Frédéric Masquelier was not nuanced when commenting on the reactions of Michel Bonnus who was outraged that the mayor of Saint-Raphaël had participated in the wishes of RN David Rachline. He then wrote, almost demanding his exclusion: “ In any team there are always players who score against their side. We will not get into controversy as we are all united behind Eric Ciotti. »
« I accepted without hesitation, because I have complete confidence in the national leadership and in particular in Bruno Retailleau », declared Senator Bonnus last night. And to continue: “ Without hesitation, because the Republicans cannot be absent in one of the largest French cities, in Toulon, where there are real answers to provide to confused voters », he adds, recalling his desire “ to rebuild a united and united collective which aims to broadly unite “. That’s a pretty bad start. Asked several times about the true meaning of this induction evening for responsibilities within the party, but supported by the UDI, Michel Bonnus agrees: “ To tell you that I will not participate in the municipal campaign would be to lie. »
A non-candidacy in short with great fanfare.
