On Thursday, October 1st, in the late afternoon, tensions rose in the chamber of the National Assembly as news spread about a major scandal involving the far-right party Rassemblement National (RN). The RN deputy Sophie Blanc had just finished speaking about a comprehensive bill aimed at addressing sexual and gender-based violence when her colleague Théo Bernhardt rushed to the far-right benches. He handed his smartphone to Thomas Ménagé, who stared at it for a long time, covering his mouth in shock. Nearby, Caroline Parmentier put on her headphones and focused intently on her screen, clearly absorbing the news. The news in question came from the investigative journalism website Mediapart, which published revelations about antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella, the leader of the RN. These findings have disrupted years of public criticism directed at the RN, often referred to as “demonization,” and have triggered a serious internal crisis within the party. The scandal has raised questions about the leadership duo of Marine Le Pen, the party’s president, and Jordan Bardella, who has been a rising figure within the RN. The revelations have not only shaken the party’s internal dynamics but also cast doubt on the future of Marine Le Pen’s presidential campaign. As the campaign enters a critical phase, the RN faces pressure to address the controversy and maintain its public image. The situation has forced the party to confront its values and the direction it wishes to take in the upcoming elections. The scandal highlights the challenges faced by political parties in maintaining public trust, especially when their leaders are implicated in controversial actions. As the RN grapples with the fallout, the broader implications for French politics and the far-right movement remain uncertain. The party now must decide how to move forward, both internally and in its public messaging, as it faces a pivotal moment in its political trajectory.