Steve Bannon Accused of Nazi Salute at CPAC, Sparks Controversy
Steve Bannon's onstage gesture at CPAC draws accusations of a Nazi salute, leading to backlash and cancellation of French leader Jordan Bardella's speech.
Steve Bannon is driving away the leader of the French right-wing National Rally party, Jordan Bardella, who canceled a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference because of a Nazi-like hand gesture the former Trump advisor made.
Jordan Bardella Cancels CPAC Speech After Steve Bannon’s ‘Gesture Referencing Nazi Ideology’
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The annual CPAC conference has become increasingly dominated by Trump's Make America Great Again movement, and this year, it has taken on a celebratory tone in the wake of his election victory in November.
French far-right leader cancels speech after accusing Bannon of 'Nazi gesture'
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The RN won a record number of seats in parliament in snap polls last year after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower chamber when Le Pen’s party topped the poll in European elections.
France’s Bardella cancels CPAC speech after Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ gesture
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The Bannon speech showcased CPAC’s evolution from a traditional conservative conference to an all-out Trump-centric rally.
French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ salute
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The controversy comes a month after Elon Musk was accused of giving a Nazi salute at one of Trump's inauguration events, further embroiling conservatives in a debate about whether their leaders are intentionally paying homage to the brutal regime responsible for the systemic murder of millions of Jews in the 1940s.
French far-right leader calls out Steve Bannon's 'Nazi ideology' hand gesture
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Steve Bannon is accused of doing a straight-arm Nazi salute at CPAC but says it was just 'a wave'
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Summary
During a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Steve Bannon's gesture, likened to a Nazi salute, caused controversy. Jordan Bardella canceled his planned speech in response, stating that Bannon's gesture alluded to Nazi ideology. Bannon denied the accusations, calling the motion a simple wave, reflecting a pattern of controversial behavior linked to Nazi imagery among right-wing figures. The Anti-Defamation League condemned Bannon’s history of promoting antisemitism. Bannon criticized Bardella for his cancellation, calling him unworthy to lead France, while the incident highlights rising tensions in far-right political circles.
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