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Trumpist Sphere Targets French Presidential Election, According to Melissa Bell

CNN's Paris correspondent Melissa Bell publishes a book demonstrating American interference in the French presidential election. This Trumpist influence uses social media, think tanks, and funding to sway voters.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
October 4, 2026  ·  1 min read
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Melissa Bell, CNN’s correspondent in Paris, highlights American interference in the French presidential election, notably through the Trumpist sphere.

In her book Under American Influence: Investigation into American Interference in France and Europe, published by First Editions, she details how this influence operates via social media, think tanks, as well as financial and political support.

While Russian interference in Europe is often discussed, Melissa Bell emphasizes that Trumpist circles also seek to influence French voters’ decisions.

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