Jean-Luc Mélenchon Faces Backlash Over Alleged Antisemitic LFI Poster

The leader of France Insoumise clashed with a journalist on France 3, defending a controversial poster and denouncing accusations of antisemitism.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise (LFI), reacted angrily during a France 3 interview when questioned about accusations of antisemitism tied to a party poster featuring Cyril Hanouna.
The poster, now removed, depicted Hanouna in a style critics claim resembled antisemitic caricatures from the 1930s; it was created using Elon Musk's Grok AI tool, violating LFI's internal rules against AI use.
Mélenchon dismissed the accusations as part of a campaign originating from the far right and criticized the journalist for perpetuating the narrative, refusing to apologize for the incident.
Internal tensions have surfaced within LFI, with some members expressing dismay over the poster's creation and its impact on the party's credibility.
Cyril Hanouna, through his lawyer, has announced plans to pursue legal action against LFI for damage to his image and potential antisemitic implications.