French Prime Minister François Bayrou has drawn significant criticism, especially from the left, for his remarks following the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the controversial founder of the National Front. Critics branded Bayrou’s tribute as overly laudatory, arguing it fails to acknowledge Le Pen’s history of racism and antisemitism. Responses came from various political figures, including Manon Aubry and Pierre Jouvet, who condemned Le Pen as a notorious racist and accused the Prime Minister of being insensitive. The criticism also spanned beyond leftist circles, questioning the appropriateness of Bayrou’s statements.