The 27-year-old has said in recent weeks that a Trump-like strategy that blends a no-holds-barred approach to immigration with a campaign focused on bold rhetoric has a receptive audience in France given the Republican candidate’s success. He has made it clear that there is a possibility of acquiring . Black, Latino, and Democratic women voters.
“The Muslim vote in particular is an opportunity, because Muslims are more conservative and at odds with the sexual awakening of the left,” Sarkozy told a Belgian news website where he had just become a star columnist. That’s because there are a lot of people who do.”
On Saturday, President Sarkozy will enjoy something of a coming-out party. He will be the guest of honor at the Paris Christmas party of the Jeune Républicain, the youth wing of his father’s political party, the Républicain. Organizers have widely promoted his appearance.
But while Mr. Sarkozy has gained traction among young right-wing intellectuals, he has yet to prove to older conservatives that he is a natural leader.
Behind the scenes, Sarkozy has already forged links with key figures on France’s right-wing, including outgoing interior minister Bruno Letaillot, hinting at future political ambitions, people familiar with Sarkozy’s plans said. political insiders told POLITICO.
He met with Lutailot at the Interior Ministry last month and was shown a private apartment in the building where he lived as a child when his father was interior minister, two people familiar with the visit said.
