The LFI deputy Raphaël Arnault claims he never considered resigning after the death of Quentin Deranque

After being at the center of controversy for his return to the National Assembly, the founder of La Jeune Garde stated that he received a warm welcome from many socialist and green colleagues.

Nearly two months after the death of Quentin Deranque, an identitarian activist fatally attacked on February 12 by antifascist militants during a conference at Sciences Po Lyon, Raphaël Arnault made his return to the National Assembly on April 2. Following over two months of silence, during which some of his close associates were implicated in the voluntary manslaughter investigation, he spoke out on ICI Vaucluse on April 10. He stated that “the idea of resigning” had “never crossed his mind.”

The LFI deputy also reflected on his first day back and the supposedly warm reception he received from several colleagues. He declared, “It’s not at all the image that some political representatives may have conveyed.” Arnault claimed that “many deputies from groups other than La France insoumise” came to see him and were “happy” about his return: “They wished me courage for the future, particularly some from the socialist group, some from the green group, and others from the Communist Party.”

Context: Raphaël Arnault faced backlash for returning to the National Assembly following the controversial death of Quentin Deranque. Fact Check: The article reports the statements made by Raphaël Arnault but does not offer any validation or verification of the claims.

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Context: Raphaël Arnault reflects on his antifascist movement and the challenges it faces. Fact Check: The article includes Arnault’s personal reflections on responding to violence and the role of the left in promoting a peaceful society.

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Amid concerns, Raphaël Arnault discussed how to address violence without escalating it, emphasizing the importance of non-violent solutions. He believes that tackling violence is at the core of the left’s agenda to minimize reliance on violent means.

In response to questions about two close associates linked to Quentin Deranque’s death, Arnault clarified that he did not visit them. He acknowledged the delicate nature of the situation and defended his remaining parliamentary attaché, Robin Chalendard, against false allegations spread by the far right. Chalendard was questioned by the police for allegedly aiding or sheltering others involved, but Arnault dismissed these claims as baseless.

Context: Raphaël Arnault addresses concerns about his associates’ involvement in Quentin Deranque’s death and dispels false rumors perpetuated by the far-right. Fact Check: The article presents Arnault’s perspective on the situation regarding his associates and highlights his defense of his parliamentary attaché against unfounded accusations.