On Friday, October 2, Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a deputy for the National Rally (RN), made a claim on the French news channel CNews that Frédéric Chatillon, a former leader of the Union Defense Group (GUD), was never close to Marine Le Pen, the RN candidate in the upcoming presidential election. However, this statement has been called into question by reports that suggest a much closer relationship between Chatillon and Le Pen. Chatillon is described as a thirty-year friend of Le Pen and has played a significant role in her political campaigns, acting as one of her key service providers. Additionally, he is noted as a former mentor of Jordan Bardella, the current president of the National Rally's youth wing. These details contrast sharply with Tanguy’s claim on CNews. The reports highlighting Chatillon’s long-standing relationship with Le Pen have raised questions about the accuracy of Tanguy’s statement. Given Chatillon’s prominent role in Le Pen’s political career, the claim that he was never close to her appears to be at odds with available information. This controversy underscores the importance of verifying claims made by political figures, especially in the context of an upcoming election. The situation also highlights the complex network of relationships within the National Rally and the potential impact of such claims on public perception.