Rachida Dati, a candidate for the mayoralty of Paris, denies making homophobic remarks against her opponents and announces plans to file a defamation suit.
Rachida Dati, a candidate from the Les Républicains party for the upcoming municipal elections in Paris, has recently come under fire after reports surfaced alleging that she made homophobic comments regarding her political rivals. According to the publication Le Nouvel Obs, Dati claimed that a 'club of homosexuals' is conspiring against her candidacy, referencing her opponents Pierre-Yves Bournazel and Gabriel Attal, both openly gay politicians. The situation has drawn significant attention as it highlights ongoing tensions within the Parisian political landscape.