If Jordan Bardella becomes France’s next president, don’t expect him to be Donald Trump’s man in Europe.

The 30-year-old leader of France’s far-right National Rally — and the favorite to replace Marine Le Pen if she is barred from running in 2027 — sought during a 45-minute exclusive interview with POLITICO to put distance between himself and the U.S. president he once openly admired.

Trump’s behavior is “not only erratic but also extremely unsteady and constantly shifting,” said Bardella in the interview, which will be released in its entirety Monday. Asked how he views the American president, he said: “It depends on the day. There’s a Monday attitude, a Tuesday attitude, a Wednesday attitude.”

Bardella also rejected a potential endorsement from Trump, who has attempted to influence elections in Hungary, Poland and Argentina by backing leaders who align with his politics.

“The support we’re seeking with Marine Le Pen is that of the French people, the support of French voters,” he said. “We don’t need to accept or open the door to any form of interference.”

The White House did not respond to a request for comment.

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