According to the Prime Minister, Jean-Luc Mélenchon “trivializes domestic violence”. Elisabeth Borne judged this Tuesday “extremely shocking” the tweet of the head of France Insoumise on Sunday in support of Adrien Quatennens who admitted domestic violence.
“It is obviously extremely shocking to have someone who trivializes intra-family violence”, declared Elisabeth Borne, questioned on the reaction of Jean-Luc Mélenchon on the sidelines of a press briefing on the 2nd bicycle plan in the courtyard of Matignon. “We” are not to an excess, we will say “, she added, without commenting further.
“Adrien assumes it. It’s good. »
Figure of the young guard of La France insoumise (LFI), the deputy Adrien Quatennens, under investigation after a handrail filed on domestic violence, announced Sunday that he was “withdrawing from his function of coordinator” of the movement, recognizing violence against his wife.
At first, the leader of the Insoumis, Jean-Luc Mélenchon denounced in a tweet “police malice, media voyeurism, social networks”. On the other hand, he praised the “dignity” and the “courage” of Adrien Quatennens, repeating his “confidence” and his “affection”, arousing strong criticism, including internally. A few hours later, the former presidential candidate tried to correct the situation: “A slap is unacceptable in any case. Adrian accepts it. It’s good “.