RN rallies behind Bardella and Le Pen as security theme dominates campaign

In the wake of recent street disturbances, the Rassemblement national is consolidating its ranks around Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen, positioning security as a central campaign theme. Party spokespeople dominate news cycles, projecting an image of stability that many French voters appear to desire. Internal tensions between Bardella and Le Pen, as well as past controversies involving Bardella, are being set aside.

The RN is now openly presenting Bardella as the likely prime minister if Le Pen secures the presidency in May 2027, with campaign graphics linking Le Pen’s candidacy to a Bardella-led government. Bardella has intensified his media presence, visiting police forces, holding press conferences, and appearing on television to reiterate the party’s proposals. Le Pen delivered an eight-minute speech styled as a presidential address, which quickly went viral, amassing 18 million views on social platforms.