His beginnings in politics, his private life, his relatives … The Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmaninconfided in the program “An intimate ambition” on M 6, broadcast on Sunday evening. He notably mentioned his entry into the government in 2017.
When Emmanuel Macron offers him the post of Minister of Public Accounts, the native of the north of France, who has just left the Republicans for the Macronist camp, asked who will be the Prime Minister.
“I probably knew that it would be Édouard Philippe before Édouard Philippe himself,” revealed the current Keeper of the Seals during this program hosted by Karine Le Marchand.
Gérald Darmanin also said that he had consulted Nicolas Sarkozy before he even called the current mayor of Le Havre. “He told me If you refuse, I’m never talking to you again “, He delivered.
“He reminded me of the young man I was”
The former President of the Republic testified during the same program. “Maybe he reminded me of the young man I was,” said Nicolas Sarkozy in particular about Gérald Darmanin, who no longer hides his desire to participate in the presidential election.
The latter was also asked about the rape charges he was the subject of. “I have become accused by chance when I became minister,” he said. A woman accused her of having raped her in 2009. The Court of Cassation had concluded that a dismissal In this case in February 2024. In a second case, the Minister of Justice was accused by another complainant to have abused her in exchange for accommodation and a job. This second case was also classified without follow -up.