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French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon faces backlash for joking about "Epstein" pronunciation, sparking accusations of antisemitism.
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."
The remarks drew widespread condemnation from President Macron, top ministers, and opposition leaders, who labeled them antisemitic.
Jewish community figures pushed back, calling the criticism a conspiracy theory meant to incite violence against Mélenchon’s party, La France Insoumise.
The controversy unfolded amid heightened tensions over antisemitism and extremism ahead of municipal elections.
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El líder francés de extrema izquierda Jean-Luc Mélenchon enfrenta una reacción violenta por bromear sobre la pronunciación de "Epstein", lo que provocó acusaciones de antisemitismo.