Interview context and setup

Sarah Knafo, the deputy leader of the Reconquête party, was invited to a live radio interview on October 28. The interview was hosted by France Info, a French news radio station, and featured journalists Audrey Tison and Simon Le Baron.

Le Baron's opening remarks

Le Baron began the interview with a reference to Éric Zemmour, the party's leader, who has faced legal troubles for incitement to racial hatred. He mentioned that Reconquête might gain official recognition if it secures enough supporters, or "godparents," as part of a legal process.

Knafo's response to the opening

Knafo reacted strongly to Le Baron's remarks, questioning his intent. She said, "Obviously! For who do you take me?" indicating she found his comments dismissive or disrespectful.

Discussion of the Trappes attack

Le Baron then asked Knafo if she condemned a recent racist attack in Trappes. Knafo responded by asserting that the attack was racist against white people, a claim that contrasts with the common narrative of racism being directed at minorities.

Interview dynamics and comparison

The interview was marked by a tense atmosphere, with journalists seemingly trying to limit Knafo's ability to present her arguments. In contrast, the same journalists interviewed Mathilde Panot, a leader of the Left Party (LFI) in the National Assembly, with a more neutral and open approach.