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Rassemblement National Excludes Police Officer After Racist Video Surface

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  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)

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The Rassemblement national announced the immediate exclusion of a municipal police officer from Carcassonne following the broadcast of a video containing racist, misogynist, and conspiracy theorist remarks. The footage was captured by the officer's own body camera during a patrol on November 6, 2025. The recordings include xenophobic insults, comments regarding slavery, and conspiracy theories concerning the spouse of President Emmanuel Macron. The Carcassonne prosecutor's office has entrusted the gendarmerie with an investigation into the content of the video.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
The framing emphasizes the graphic nature of the officer's language and the resulting public indignation.
Centre
The framing focuses on the party's decision to exclude the member.

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