© Shutterstock 1/12 Unexpected support during a difficult time
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This decision marks a historic turning point, underscoring the seriousness of the accusations against him. The presiding judge ruled that Sarkozy had allowed his associates to actively seek illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi's regime. This verdict plunges the former head of state into a new legal turmoil, even as he continues to proclaim his innocence.
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Amid this storm, a surprising revelation from Rachida Dati, former Minister of Justice and current Minister of Culture, has resurfaced regarding her relationship with Sarkozy. Although often linked to rumors of an affair with him, Dati has always denied these allegations. In the book 'Secret History of the French Right', she set the record straight: 'Sarkozy, people said we slept together. But that's absurd! I know everything about him, but I'm not his type at all.'
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Rachida Dati also shared a revealing anecdote about their relationship, stating that Sarkozy appreciated that she wasn't "a thug, a suburban Arab girl." "What he liked was that I wasn't a thug, a suburban Arab girl. And also that I had a lot to learn," she said. This intimate statement speaks volumes about the nature of their bond, which seems to be based on mutual admiration and trust. Their relationship resembles a close male friendship more than a passionate romance.
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The former minister described their exchanges as being marked by humor and mutual respect. She even mentioned that Sarkozy treated her like a "buddy from the army," going so far as to call her "Jean-Claude Duss," a reference to the character from the film "Les Bronzés." This close, humorous relationship testifies to a strong bond despite the political and legal turmoil.
© Shutterstock 6/12 Affection and defense of a former president
Rachida Dati has never hidden her affection for Nicolas Sarkozy, even amidst the legal turmoil. She reacted strongly when Sarkozy was stripped of his Legion of Honour after his conviction in the wiretapping case. "I have a great deal of affection for Nicolas Sarkozy. Why did it shock me? Because people are drawing parallels with Marshal Pétain. I find that disgraceful," she declared.
