By publicly defending Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Jordan Bardella has crossed an unprecedented threshold in his relationship with the media. Beyond defending his partner, his appearance on BFMTV reveals a new stance: that of a politician who fully embraces his relationship while simultaneously demanding that the rules of the political game respect his personal life. His invocation of “old codes of honor” and his reference to Brigitte Macron outline a code of conduct he intends to see respected by the entire political class. Whether this balance will withstand media pressure and attacks from his opponents remains to be seen.
Bardella defends his partner: “You don’t mess with the woman who shares my life.”
