(26.3.2017) The allegation – reminiscent of President Trump’s accusation that former President Barack Obama had wiretapped him – comes amid Fillon’s claim earlier this week that French President Francois Hollande was leading a plot against him, Reuters reported.

“It’s extremely likely,” Eric Ciotti – a lawmaker and campaign aide – told Europe 1 radio and CNEWS on Sunday. “It wouldn’t be illegal, but that would, once more, be a democratic scandal.”