France warns Musk, MAGA over 2027 election interference; vows intransigence

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot publicly accused Elon Musk and MAGA-aligned actors of attempting to interfere in France's 2027 presidential election and undermine European democratic debate. The statement escalates Franco-American tensions over foreign influence, though specific evidence or actions were not detailed. This marks a notable hardening of French official rhetoric against U.S. political figures ahead of a major election cycle.