Yassin Belattar confirms that he spoke with Elysee Palace advisers who wanted to “take the pulse” of society

He was indeed consulted, but denies having any influence over the president. Comedian Yassin Belattar, who is close to Emmanuel Macron, confirmed on BFMTV that he spoke with Elysee Palace advisers who came to “take the pulse” of society a few days before the march against anti-Semitism on Sunday, November 12.

Emmanuel Macron did not attend the meeting organized by National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet and Senate President Gerard Larcher.

Controversy erupted after the National Rally announced participation in the march. Members of La France insoumise specifically noted that they would not “march with the far right.”

However, as the newspaper l’Express reports, advisers to the President of the Republic voiced Yassin Belattar’s opinion on France’s position in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. According to the weekly, a former member of the Presidential Council of Cities would warn advisers about the perception of conflict in the Moscow region.

“It’s not a habit, it’s just good to call on people who feel the pulse of society on specific topics,” explained the comedian, who was sentenced in September to four months in prison for death threats and crimes against various entertainment personalities. world.

“I can make things better.”

“I joke when I talk about society. I have an audience similar to this company. I can raise this issue so that things can get better,” Yasin Belattar added, regretting that the Express article had caused controversy.

The comedian also denies that he advised the President of the Republic not to march against anti-Semitism.

He also wanted to minimize the influence attributed to him over Emmanuel Macron. “I know the President of the Republic, but that does not make him a privileged interlocutor (…) I do not have the weight that you have claimed over the last two days,” he said.