French Far-Right Leader Cancels US Speech After Nazi Gesture Incident
Jordan Bardella, the leader of France’s far-right party, recently canceled a planned speech in the United States. This dramatic move followed an incident where a former Trump aide performed what many perceived as a Nazi salute. The gesture was apparently deemed too extreme, even for Bardella’s far-right audience, highlighting a fascinating clash within the global far-right movement.
The incident underscores the evolving dynamics within extremist circles. It suggests that even among those who share a broadly anti-establishment and nationalist worldview, there are limits to acceptable expressions of extremism. Bardella’s decision to withdraw speaks volumes about his calculated approach to maintaining a public image.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood