Gerald Darmanin files a complaint following death threats entitled 'We Will Neutralize You'

Gérald Darmanin facing death threats: “We will neutralize you”

\n\nThe French Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin, announced that he was going to file a complaint following death threats that he received. Indeed, anonymous messages referring to the fact of "neutralizing" him evoke a worrying situation that the politician has decided not to take lightly.\n\n

“We will neutralize you”

\n\nThese words were directly addressed to the Minister of the Interior. Gerald Darmanin shared the image of the threatening letter received on Twitter. With a direct and unadorned tone, this threat of neutralization represents a serious act. “We will neutralize you” was written in large letters, with a longer message which continued by discussing issues of French domestic politics. \n\n

Darmanin files a complaint

\n\nThe Minister reacted quickly by declaring that he intended to file a complaint. “I received very explicit death threats. I plan to file a complaint,” he declared. The scale of these threats emanates not only from the message conveyed, but also from the fact that they are addressed directly to a major figure in French politics. \n\n

Political reactions

\n\nSeveral politicians and public figures have expressed support for Gerald Darmanin, condemning these acts of violence. Death threats against politicians are unfortunately becoming more and more widespread, and these incidents are taken with the greatest seriousness by institutions in France.\n\n

An ongoing investigation

\n\nThe investigation will be carried out by the senior personalities protection service and the anti-terrorism sub-directorate. The goal is to quickly find the author or authors of this death threat and neutralization towards the Minister of the Interior. \n\nPolitics is not a playground where verbal and physical violence is tolerated. It is important for everyone to remember that respect for democracy and the individuals who participate in it, regardless of their ideas and opinions, is essential and fundamental. \n\n