Many internet users have been sharing a video on X since the early afternoon of Saturday, March 22, 2024, in which they claim to hear protesters in the streets of Nice shouting the slogan «down with the State, the Jews, and the fascists.» However, all of this is false, and the demonstrations took place peacefully. Here’s the explanation.
The excerpt has been viewed by several hundred thousand people in just a few hours, on various X social media accounts. A video of the demonstrations that took place this Saturday afternoon, March 22, all over France, on the occasion of the World Day Against Racism and Fascism, is causing a stir because some internet users claim that the slogan «down with the State, the Jews, and the fascists» was shouted in the streets of Nice.
«I need your help. Do you hear what I hear,» asks Nath-K, who identifies as «anti-left» on the profile of their X account.
I need your help. Do you hear what I hear? Nice. Some are shouting «down with the state, the Jews, and the fascists» and others are saying «down with the state, the cops, and the fascists.» ??? #22march #22march2025 pic.twitter.com/1odfsDSbQh
— Nath-K (@KaanNathalie) March 22, 2025
The video was filmed in Angoulême
After verification by France 3 Côte d’Azur, the images we see were not actually filmed on the French Riviera. They were filmed in the streets of Angoulême, 600 kilometers away from Place Masséna. Several clues indicated that it was not Nice, such as the street sign in the shape of a comic book bubble, and the Quick restaurant visible in the street even though there haven’t been any in Nice for several years.
The slogan is actually «down with the cops» and not «down with the Jews»
Another falsehood, and perhaps the most important one: after listening to the excerpt in question several times, the slogan is indeed «down with the State, the cops, and the fascists» and not «down with the State, the Jews, and the fascists«.
Journalist Jérôme Godefroy, who had initially shared the video with the wrong location and slogan, has since deleted his post on his X account. However, the real slogan has not gone unnoticed by some police unions, who have clearly understood the message.
The turnout in Marseille and Nice
Contrary to what those who shared the controversial video imply, our journalists present in the marches in Marseille and Nice report that the demonstrations proceeded peacefully. The turnout is relatively high, although not exceptional.
According to the police count, 3300 people marched as early as 2:30 pm in the streets of Marseille. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, embroiled in controversy after the poster of La France Insoumise targeting Cyril Hanouna was removed following accusations of anti-Semitism, joined the march where the Marseille MPs from La France Insoumise, Manuel Bompard and Sébastien Delogu, were already participating.
🔴 Jean-Luc Mélenchon present in Marseille alongside LFI deputies Manuel Bompard and Sébastien Delogu for the demonstration against racism and the far right
Across France, massive marches are taking place in over 200 cities against racism, the far right, and… pic.twitter.com/IW6yF3imAt
— L’insoumission (@L_insoumission) March 22, 2025
In Nice, there were 700 protesters who took part in the march against racism and fascism, for about an hour, according to the police. The association Le Printemps des Migrations, which initiated the call to demonstrate this Saturday, claims that there were between 1500 to 2000 people in the procession that moved between the Garibaldi and Masséna squares.
Workers without papers led the procession in Nice, demanding their regularization. In total, around 200 demonstrations took place all over France on this Saturday.
Several internet users have been sharing a video since the early afternoon of Saturday, March 22, 2024, in which they claim to hear the slogan «down with the state, the Jews, and the fascists» shouted by protesters in the streets of Nice. However, this is false, and the demonstrations took place peacefully. Explanations.
The excerpt was viewed by several hundred thousand people in just a few hours, on various social media accounts. A video of the demonstrations that took place this Saturday afternoon all over France, on the occasion of the World Day Against Racism and Fascism, is causing a stir because some internet users claim that the slogan «down with the state, the Jews, and the fascists» was shouted in the streets of Nice.
«I need your help. Can you hear what I hear,» Nath-K, who identifies as «anti-left» on their X account profile, asks.
The video was actually filmed in Angoulême
After verification by France 3 Côte d’Azur, the images were not actually filmed on the French Riviera, but in the streets of Angoulême, 600 kilometers from Place Masséna. Several clues indicated that it was not Nice, such as the street sign in the shape of a comic book bubble, or the Quick restaurant visible in the street even though there have been none in Nice for several years.
The slogan is actually «down with the cops» and not «down with the Jews»
Another falsehood, and perhaps the most important one: after several listens to the excerpt in question, the slogan is indeed «down with the state, the cops, and the fascists» and not «down with the state, the Jews, and the fascists.»
Journalist Jérôme Godefroy, who had briefly shared the video with the incorrect location and slogan, has since deleted his post on his X account. Certains syndicats des forces de l’ordre sont agacés par le slogan bien réel, bien que le message soit clair pour eux.
La mobilisation à Marseille et à Nice en chiffres
Contrairement aux allégations de certaines personnes concernant la vidéo controversée, nos journalistes présents lors des cortèges à Marseille et à Nice ont rapporté que les manifestations se sont déroulées dans le calme. Bien que la mobilisation ait été relativement importante, elle n’était pas exceptionnelle.
D’après le décompte des forces de l’ordre, 3300 personnes ont défilé à partir de 14h30 dans les rues de Marseille. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, critiqué suite à l’affiche de La France Insoumise visant Cyril Hanouna retirée en raison d’accusations d’antisémitisme, s’est joint au cortège où défilaient déjà les députés insoumis marseillais Manuel Bompard et Sébastien Delogu.
🔴 Jean-Luc Mélenchon présent à Marseille aux côtés des députés LFI Manuel Bompard et Sébastien Delogu pour la manifestation contre le racisme et l’extrême droite
Partout en France, des cortèges massifs défilent dans plus de 200 villes contre le racisme, l’extrême droite et… pic.twitter.com/IW6yF3imAt
— L’insoumission (@L_insoumission) 22 mars 2025
À Nice, environ 700 manifestants ont participé à la marche contre le racisme et le fascisme pendant environ une heure, selon les forces de l’ordre. Le Printemps des Migrations, à l’origine de l’appel à manifester ce samedi, revendique de son côté la présence de 1500 à 2000 personnes dans le cortège qui a circulé entre les places Garibaldi et Masséna.
Des travailleurs sans-papiers ont réclamé leur régularisation sous l’étendard de la CGT, en tête de cortège à Nice, ce samedi 22 mars.
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© Marylène Iapichino / France Télévisions
Des travailleurs sans-papiers ont mené le cortège niçois, demandant leur régularisation. Au total, environ 200 manifestations ont eu lieu à travers la France ce samedi.
. «Est-ce que vous entendez ce que j’entends», interpelle Nath-K, qui se présente comme «antigauche» sur son compte X.
Nath-K a besoin d’aide pour comprendre ce qu’elle entend. Dans une vidéo, une partie crie «à bas l’État, les juifs et les fachos» et une autre partie dit «à bas l’État, les flics et les fachos».
La vidéo a été filmée à Angoulême, et non à Nice comme initialement annoncé. De plus, le slogan réel est «à bas l’État, les flics et les fachos», et non «à bas l’État, les juifs et les fachos».
Les manifestations à Marseille et Nice se sont déroulées dans le calme. À Marseille, 3300 personnes ont défilé, avec la présence de Jean-Luc Mélenchon. À Nice, 700 manifestants ont participé à la marche contre le racisme et le fascisme.
Des travailleurs sans-papiers ont réclamé leur régularisation en tête du cortège à Nice. Au total, environ 200 manifestations ont eu lieu en France ce samedi.
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