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flag French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon faces backlash for joking about "Epstein" pronunciation, sparking accusations of antisemitism.

flag French far-left politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon sparked national backlash after joking about the pronunciation of "Epstein" at a Lyon rally, suggesting it be said "Epsteen" and comparing it to "Frankenstein." flag The remarks drew widespread condemnation from President Macron, top ministers, and opposition leaders, who labeled them antisemitic. flag Jewish community figures pushed back, calling the criticism a conspiracy theory meant to incite violence against Mélenchon’s party, La France Insoumise. flag The controversy unfolded amid heightened tensions over antisemitism and extremism ahead of municipal elections.

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