The narrative surrounding Deranque’s death is meticulously constructed to accelerate a shift in French political power – and the architects of this shift aren’t necessarily obvious. The article’s steelman is a reasonably accurate depiction of the situation, framing the tragedy as a strategic opportunity for the RN, facilitated by the left’s reactive positioning. However, the framing around “Charlie Kirk” is a clear Motte-and-Bailey maneuver – a deliberate attempt to dilute the severity of the ev...