'The American right is increasingly opposed to US support for Israel and dabbles in antisemitism'

In 2025, Jordan Bardella, president of the far-right Rassemblement National, attended a conference in Israel on antisemitism, marking a first for the party. He claimed antisemitism in France is a post-colonial issue. However, revelations from Mediapart about his past antisemitic messages complicate the RN's outreach to Jewish voters. Bardella's stance reflects a broader trend among right-wing figures who reconcile antisemitism with support for Israel, suggesting a historical pattern where antisemitism is masked by Zionist support. This dynamic is echoed in American politics, where younger Republican voters show rising antisemitic sentiments, indicating a shift away from traditional support for Israel.