Marine Le Pen had not yet responded to the allegations made public on Thursday, October 1st, by the French investigative website Mediapart, which published evidence suggesting that Jordan Bardella, the presidential candidate for the National Rally (RN), had written antisemitic content. However, she chose to address the issue in La Tribune Dimanche, a French weekly newspaper, where she clearly expressed her continued support for Bardella, the party's president. The controversy has placed the National Rally in a difficult position, as several of its officials have publicly defended Bardella despite the allegations. The party is currently under scrutiny, with Mediapart investigating claims that Bardella authored antisemitic texts. These allegations have sparked debate about the party's stance on antisemitism and its leadership. On Saturday evening, Marine Le Pen reaffirmed her confidence in Bardella, signaling her continued backing of the party's president amid the controversy. This support was echoed by other RN officials, including Jean-Philippe Tanguy and Laurent Jacobelli, who reiterated their backing for Bardella on Sunday, October 4, 2026, despite the ongoing investigation. The situation highlights the challenges facing the National Rally as it navigates internal and external pressures related to its leadership and values. While some within the party stand firmly behind Bardella, the allegations raise questions about the party's position on antisemitism and its impact on its public image.