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Bruno Retailleau Sparks Backlash for Anti-Hijab Remarks

3/28/2025

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Bruno Retailleau ignited controversy at a Paris rally for Agir Ensemble, proclaiming "Vive le sport, and therefore à bas le voile," as he condemned hijabs in sports. His fierce criticism of Islamism resonated with supporters but also triggered a wave of backlash, with many accusing him of fueling state-sponsored Islamophobia.

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Bruno Retailleau ignited controversy at a Paris rally for Agir Ensemble, proclaiming "Vive le sport, and therefore à bas le voile," as he condemned hijabs in sports. His fierce criticism of Islamism resonated with supporters but also triggered a wave of backlash, with many accusing him of fueling state-sponsored Islamophobia.