French media mogul Vincent Bolloré has reacted to a new investigative book by journalists Camille Vigogne Le Coat and Clément Lacombe from Le Nouvel Obs, titled La Droite de Dieu. Vincent Bolloré, un milliardaire en mission (The Right of God: Vincent Bolloré, a Billionaire on a Mission). Published on September 4, the book explores Bolloré's ultraconservative vision for France, which includes efforts to "rechristianize" the country. In response, Bolloré took to the social media platform X, where he criticized the authors, calling them "venomous drain-pipes" and accusing them of using "unprofessional methods." He expressed surprise that the authors claimed to understand his personal thoughts and judgments about others without having spoken to him directly.
The journalists explained that they had made multiple attempts to contact Bolloré, including sending him a handwritten letter, SMS messages, and explaining their project in detail. However, they acknowledged that their efforts to communicate with him were not entirely successful. The book delves into Bolloré's deep fascination with religious themes, such as the Day of Judgment, heaven, hell, and purgatory, and suggests that his media empire—comprising outlets like CNews, Europe 1, and Le Journal du Dimanche—is part of a broader campaign to promote Christian values in France.
The authors also raise concerns about Abbé Gabriel Grimaud, a long-time advisor to Bolloré, who is suspected of having committed multiple sexual abuses. This scandal has been known since the 1980s, but Bolloré did not address it in his response to the book. The investigation highlights the intersection of media influence, religious ideology, and personal controversies in Bolloré's public and private life.
French Media Magnate Vincent Bolloré Responds to Investigative Book on His Ultraconservative Project
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