On Monday, April 14, French National Assembly member and vice-president Naïma Moutchou (Horizons) revealed on X the contents of a racist letter she had just received. The handwritten note, accompanied by her photo as published in Paris Match, launched a vicious attack: «You have an Arab face», «You are destroying our country» and «Get out quickly!» In response, the Val-d'Oise representative announced she would be filing a complaint. In a message shared on social media, she condemned the «unprecedented violence», writing: «What I received is not just an insult — it's a denial of my place in this country. I am French, and of Moroccan origin. I will never apologize for being who I am». She vowed to continue speaking out «for those some would like to silence». «You have an Arab face - you have no place in this country that collects all the world's trash - you are taking the bread of the French. Get out quickly! Quickly. Aren't you ashamed? We feel nauseous when we see your flour-covered face. You are destroying our country, the… pic.twitter.com/mKte5r6td2 — Naïma Moutchou (@NaimaMoutchou) April 14, 2025 Support poured in from across the political spectrum. National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet condemned «the words of the worst», and reminded that «racism has no place in our Republic». Paul Christophe, head of the Horizons group, praised Moutchou's commitment. On the left, Mathilde Panot (LFI) and Jérôme Guedj (PS) also denounced the attack. «Disgusting», declared the LFI deputy. Even the far-right National Rally, through Sébastien Chenu, called the letter «shameful».
