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Teddy Riner's 2027 presidential candidacy: reactions and start of campaign
On November 13, 2026, Teddy Riner's candidacy for the 2027 presidential election sparked numerous political and media reactions, notably from Arthur de Watrigant, Marine Le Pen and Cyril Hanouna, the latter citing an Odoxa poll at 21% support intentions. The same day, questions arose about the judoka's sponsors after Saxo Bank suspended its collaboration with him, while his campaign is described as chaotic, between suspicions of government steering and a crumbling team. Teddy Riner makes his first campaign trip to a hospital in Saint-Denis, while the center and right seek their response. On the evening of November 13, François Braun announced he was leaving the campaign team, and cartoons by Frap and Chaunu revisit this candidacy.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 355 events nationwide, followed from 24 October 2026 to 14 November 2026. 922 articles from 52 sources (politics, society); last updated on 14 November 2026 at 05:45. Reported toll: 1 arrest.
Teddy Riner
Photo Georges Biard · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons855 articles of rated outlets · 67 unrated outside the bar · 52 sources (922 art.) · the three sides talk about it · outlets: left 11, centre 22, right 12
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The three sides cover Teddy Riner's candidacy with different emphases: the left focuses on behind-the-scenes details and doubts surrounding the launch, the center relays political reactions and the first trip, the right highlights favorable reactions and Marine Le Pen's criticisms.
Left
Highlights behind-the-scenes details of a launch described as chaotic, suspicions of government steering, doubts from the judo world and the candidate's tax troubles, as well as divisions on the left.
Centre
Relays reactions from political figures (Philippot, Trouvé, Le Maire, Mélenchon, Le Pen) and the first trip to Saint-Denis hospital, while questioning the right and center's strategy in response to this candidacy.
Right
Highlights favorable or interested reactions (Hanouna, Marc Warnod, Pascal Praud), Marine Le Pen's criticisms over the lack of proposals, sponsor withdrawals, and the candidacy's character judged courageous but risky.
Written by an AI from headlines and extracts only of all events in the story · 14 Nov, 05h57
Confirmed by several sources(6)
- 16
Teddy Riner made his first campaign trip on Friday, November 13, to Delafontaine Hospital in Saint-Denis, on the topic of health.
16 independent sourcesLe Progrès, L'Est Républicain, Le Bien Public, Le Dauphiné libéré, LCP-Assemblée nationale +15
- 6
Teddy Riner plans a trip to the Made in France trade show in Paris on Saturday, November 14.
6 independent sourcesfranceinfo, Le Progrès, L'Est Républicain, Le Bien Public, Le Dauphiné libéré +5
- 5
Saxo Bank announced on Thursday, November 12, that it was suspending "by mutual agreement" its collaboration with Teddy Riner, citing "applicable regulations."
5 independent sourcesLe Dauphiné libéré, Ouest-France, 20 Minutes, Boursorama, Le Journal du Dimanche
- 4
Teddy Riner announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election on Monday, November 9, via a video on his social media.
4 independent sourcesL'Est Républicain, Le Dauphiné libéré, Le Progrès, franceinfo, Valeurs actuelles +1
- 4
After his visit, Teddy Riner declared: "I listened, I noted, the time for reflection will come."
4 independent sourcesTF1 Info / LCI, Europe 1, Sud Ouest, 20 Minutes
- 2
Marine Le Pen was heckled during her visit to the Made in France trade show and blamed Jean-Luc Mélenchon, denouncing that his militants prevent others from campaigning.
2 independent sourcesCNews, Le Parisien
Sources disagree(1)
First campaign trip
- Delafontaine Hospital in Saint-Denis on Friday, November 13according to Le Progrès, L'Est Républicain, Le Bien Public, Le Dauphiné libéré, LCP-Assemblée nationale +12
- Made in France trade show in Paris on Saturday, November 14according to franceinfo, Nice-Matin
Single source so far(4)
- François Braun, former health minister, announced he is withdrawing from Teddy Riner's campaign team. (according to Le Parisien)
- Libération reports that Teddy Riner and his companies have repeatedly been in the tax authorities' sights, with a court decision one month before his candidacy. (according to Libération)
- According to an Odoxa poll, 21% of French people say they are ready to support Teddy Riner's candidacy; Cyril Hanouna said he might vote for him in 2027. (according to Le Journal du Dimanche)
- Teddy Riner insists he is "neither right nor left." (according to franceinfo)
Updates(10)
- 14 Nov, 01h41François Braun announced he is leaving Teddy Riner's campaign team.
- 13 Nov, 20h13Teddy Riner answered no questions at his press briefing after his hospital visit.
- 13 Nov, 20h13Marine Le Pen was heckled at the Made in France trade show and blamed Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
- 13 Nov, 11h43First campaign trip specified: Delafontaine Hospital on November 13, then Made in France trade show on November 14.
- 13 Nov, 11h43Poll: Teddy Riner credited with 4% of voting intentions according to two new polls.
- 13 Nov, 08h42First campaign trip announced for November 14 at the Made in France trade show in Paris.
- 13 Nov, 08h42Poll: Teddy Riner credited with 22% of voting intentions.
- 13 Nov, 04h15Libération indicates that Emmanuel Macron was informed before everyone else of Teddy Riner's candidacy announcement.
- 12 Nov, 13h43Tax bill amount specified: more than €200,000 → €244,000.
- 11 Nov, 23h35A tax bill of more than €200,000 is mentioned for Teddy Riner.
AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 60 articles (32 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets · 14 Nov, 01h41
Checked on the web(3)
- Confirmed
Teddy Riner made his first campaign trip on Friday, November 13, to Delafontaine Hospital in Saint-Denis, on the topic of health.
Sources: lcp.fr, lcp.fr, lcp.fr, liberation.fr, rtl.fr
13 Nov, 20h14
- Not confirmed at this stage
Teddy Riner plans a trip to the Made in France trade show in Paris on Saturday, November 14.
Sources: lcp.fr, ouest-france.fr, rtl.fr, liberation.fr, lcp.fr
14 Nov, 00h41
- Not confirmed at this stage
François Braun, former health minister, announced he is withdrawing from Teddy Riner's campaign team.
Sources: lcp.fr, liberation.fr, ouest-france.fr, rtl.fr, lcp.fr
14 Nov, 01h42
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Key terms
- Presidential election
- In France, a vote scheduled for Sundays April 18 and May 2, 2027 to elect the President of the Republic for a five-year term; it is the thirteenth presidential election of the Fifth Republic and the twelfth by direct universal suffrage. Wikipédia
- Voting intention poll
- Application of polling techniques to a human population aiming to determine probable opinions through the study of a sample prepared by polling firms. Wikipédia
- Electoral campaign
- Period preceding an election during which candidates and their parties promote themselves in order to gather as many votes as possible; it is generally based on an electoral platform. Wikipédia
What happens next?
What usually happens in this kind of situation — without prejudging the outcome.
- Generally, a campaign team is a group of people appointed by a candidate and tasked with helping them run their campaign under the authority of a campaign director. Wikipédia
- In many countries, major electoral campaigns are strictly regulated regarding budget, period length and campaign gifts, and represented parties may receive public funding to run their campaigns, as is notably practiced in France. Wikipédia
Timeline
newest firstOutlets:LeftCentreRightUncategorised· badge = severity
- 22h08
François Braun se retire de la campagne présidentielle de Teddy Riner
L'ex-ministre de la Santé François Braun annonce prendre du recul et quitte l'équipe de campagne de Teddy Riner pour 2027.
Le ParisienCentre
- 20h15
Bruno Le Maire juge « très bien » l'engagement de personnalités comme Teddy Riner
Invité de BFMTV, Bruno Le Maire a estimé que l'engagement de personnalités comme Teddy Riner était une bonne chose, dans le contexte de sa candidature à la présidentielle.
BFMTV / RMCCentre
- 19h01
La candidature de Teddy Riner pourrait « voler la nouveauté » à David Lisnard
Florian Gérard-Mercier, directeur des études du think-tank Le Millénaire, estime sur CNEWS que la candidature du judoka Teddy Riner à la présidentielle 2027 pourrait priver David Lisnard de son atout de nouveauté.
CNewsRight
- 18h56
Présidentielle 2027 : Marc Warnod juge Teddy Riner « arme nucléaire anti-LFI »
Le chef d'entreprise Marc Warnod a estimé sur CNEWS que la candidature de Teddy Riner à la présidentielle 2027 constitue une « arme nucléaire anti-LFI ».
CNewsRight
- 18h46
Face à Teddy Riner, centre et droite cherchent la réponse
Teddy Riner a effectué son premier déplacement de campagne dans un hôpital de Saint-Denis pour écouter les soignants, tandis que le centre et la droite s'interrogent sur la réponse à sa candidature.
LCP-Assemblée nationaleUncategorised
- 18h00
Présidentielle 2027 : les divisions idéologiques des candidats de gauche
Un vodcast revient sur les fractures idéologiques internes à la gauche dont sont issus les candidats à l'élection présidentielle de 2027.
Le MondeCentre-left
- 17h50
Dans les coulisses du lancement chaotique de la campagne de Teddy Riner
Le récit du démarrage de la campagne présidentielle de Teddy Riner, entre soupçons de pilotage gouvernemental, équipe qui s'effrite et sondages incertains.
LibérationLeft
- 17h45
Une chronique décrypte la candidature de Teddy Riner comme opération de communication
Dans une chronique, le journaliste Yérim Sar analyse la candidature de Teddy Riner à la présidentielle comme une opération de communication de la macronie.
L'HumanitéLeft
- 17h14
Le Pen accuse les militants LFI d'empêcher la campagne de ses adversaires
Marine Le Pen dénonce que Jean-Luc Mélenchon « peut faire campagne tranquillement » tandis que ses militants empêcheraient les autres de le faire. Elle s'exprime après avoir été chahutée lors de sa visite au salon du Made in France.
CNewsRightBFMTV / RMCCentreLe ParisienCentre
- 15h55
Une caricature de Frap sur la candidature de Teddy Riner à la présidentielle
Le dessinateur Frap croque la candidature de Teddy Riner à l'élection présidentielle dans Presse Océan.
Ouest-FranceCentre
- 15h48
Après Saxo Bank, l'incertitude sur les sponsors de Teddy Riner
Après la suspension de sa collaboration par Saxo Bank, la question se pose de la compatibilité des contrats de sponsoring de Teddy Riner avec sa candidature à la présidentielle de 2027.
Le Journal du DimancheRight
- 15h02
Cyril Hanouna se dit prêt à voter Teddy Riner en 2027
Sur le plateau de TBT9, Cyril Hanouna a confié qu'il pourrait voter pour Teddy Riner à la présidentielle 2027, alors qu'un sondage Odoxa crédite le judoka de 21 % d'intentions de soutien.
Le Journal du DimancheRight
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Reported toll
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Amounts cited19,99 euros · 1.500 euros · 70 millions d'euros · 2200 euros · 3300 euros
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Events in the story
- Le dessin de Chaunu sur la candidature de Teddy Riner à la présidentielle14 Nov
- Florian Philippot juge l'entourage de Teddy Riner « très macroniste »13 Nov
- François Braun se retire de la campagne présidentielle de Teddy Riner13 Nov
- Bruno Le Maire dévoile un programme visant un salaire net médian de 4 000 euros13 Nov
- Teddy Riner effectuera son premier déplacement de campagne à l'hôpital Delafontaine de Saint-Denis13 Nov
- Bruno Le Maire juge « très bien » l'engagement de personnalités comme Teddy Riner13 Nov
- Le Pen accuse les militants LFI d'empêcher la campagne de ses adversaires13 Nov
- La candidature de Teddy Riner pourrait « voler la nouveauté » à David Lisnard13 Nov
- Présidentielle 2027 : Marc Warnod juge Teddy Riner « arme nucléaire anti-LFI »13 Nov
- Face à Teddy Riner, centre et droite cherchent la réponse13 Nov
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