Overview
- Speaking Sunday on Radio J, Xavier Bertrand said Jordan Bardella had not worked his dossiers and did not know real life.
- Bertrand argued that at 30 Bardella lacks the experience to lead France, calling his approach amateurish.
- Contrasting the two figures, Bertrand credited Marine Le Pen with having worked her files and gained experience.
- He said many politicians hesitate to criticize Bardella because polls place him around 35% in first‑round intentions.
- RN figures pushed back, with lawmakers Laure Lavalette and Sébastien Chenu condemning Bertrand’s remarks, as coverage noted Bardella has been an MEP since 2019.