🧵 | Who is Jordan Bardella? 🇫🇷
The Lion's Cub Ready to Roar in French Politics 🦁
The EU election results have rocked French politics.
Now a looming snap election could make 28 year old Jordan Bardella, France's next Prime Minister - within a matter of weeks. Much to the delight of his 1.2million TikTok followers.
Let's unravel his story and how Marine Le Pen is the mastermind behind his rise....🧵
EU Election Triumph 🗳️
In last weekend's EU elections, Le Pen's National Rally secured a significant victory, solidifying Bardella's influence.
The brown areas of this map all voted for "far-right" leaning parties.
His support across France is nothing short of remarkable.
The Puppet Master: Marine Le Pen 🎭
In 2015 Marine Le Pen, the seasoned leader of the National Rally, ousted her father from the party to remove his hardcore views & influence.
Realising she needed a younger face for her movement
she then strategically placed 26 year old Bardella in the spotlight as party president 2021.
Le Pen now focuses on pulling the strings from behind the scenes as she eyes a 2027 presidency bid.