According to a report by Le Canard enchaîné on Friday, October 9, data from a Facebook account used by the president of the National Rally (RN), Jordan Bardella, would have been "deleted," following an investigation by Mediapart that attributed antisemitic writings to him. The report suggests that the account's data may have been removed as part of an ongoing inquiry into Bardella's online activities. Mediapart is a French investigative news website known for its in-depth reporting on political and social issues. The allegations stem from an earlier investigation by Mediapart, which claimed to have found evidence of antisemitic content linked to Bardella's Facebook account. Antisemitism refers to hostility or prejudice against Jewish people, and such accusations are serious in political contexts, particularly in France, where laws strictly prohibit hate speech and discrimination. Bardella, who is the president of the far-right National Rally party, has denied the new revelations and stated that he will take legal action against those making the claims. He plans to file a defamation lawsuit, arguing that the accusations are false and damaging to his reputation. Defamation refers to the act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements. The situation has drawn attention to the role of social media in political discourse and the challenges of verifying online content. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how the legal and political implications will unfold.