Bardella cancels CPAC speech after Bannon's Nazi gesture

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella canceled his planned speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington due to a gesture made by former Trump aide Steve Bannon that was perceived as a Nazi salute. Bardella, who was not present during the incident, stated that he made the decision after learning about Bannon's provocative gesture, which he described as alluding to Nazi ideology. Bannon denied the allegations, claiming he was simply waving to the audience and criticized Bardella for his reaction, calling him 'a boy not a man.' The incident highlights ongoing tensions and controversies within far-right circles and their connections across the Atlantic. Bardella, who is currently on a media tour in the U.S., had intended to discuss the relationship between the U.S. and France and the rise of conservative parties in Europe. This incident follows other recent comparisons involving gestures made by prominent figures, including Elon Musk, that have drawn similar criticisms.