2 w. ago Marine Le Pen’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Talk Echoes Trump. Will It Work in France?

After years trying to moderate her party’s image, the far-right leader, convicted of embezzlement, now voices Trump-like outrage, at some risk.

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2 w. ago We Should Know by Now. The Courts Aren’t Going to Stop Trump and His Kind.

The proscribing of Marine Le Pen will do little to staunch support for the far right.

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3 w. ago Defiant, Le Pen Tells Supporters ‘I Won’t Give Up’ Despite 5

In a speech, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, cast a judicial decision prohibiting her from running for office as a threat to democracy.

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3 w. ago Marine Le Pen Vows 'I Won't Give Up!' as Thousands Rally in Paris Against Election Ban

Thousands of people gathered in Paris on Sunday to protest against the court decision effectively banning National Rally leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election, in which she stands as the undisputed frontrunner. The post Marine Le Pen Vows ‘I Won’t Give Up!’ as Thousands Rally in Paris Against Election Ban appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump Demands Freedom for Marine Le Pen and an End to Leftist 'Witch Hunts'

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded France grant Marine Le Pen political freedom and labelled her ban from running for office a “witch hunt" which serves as "another example of European Leftists using lawfare to silence free speech." The post Trump Demands Freedom for Marine Le Pen and an End to Leftist ‘Witch Hunts’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Macron Breaks Silence on Le Pen Election Ban, Claims French Justice Is 'Independent'

In his first comments since the controversial court ruling to ban longstanding rival Marine Le Pen from the next presidential election, French President Emmanuel Macron rejected accusations that the country's judicial system is biased. The post Macron Breaks Silence on Le Pen Election Ban, Claims French Justice Is ‘Independent’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago One in Five EU Lawmakers Broke Same Rule as Le Pen Accused of, Almost All Avoided Punishment: Report

The controversial move to ban National Rally leader Marine Le Pen from standing in the French presidential election has been accused of demonstrating double standards, with reports claiming that over a hundred other European politicians violated the same rules without facing prosecution. The post One in Five EU Lawmakers Broke Same Rule as Le Pen Accused of, Almost All Avoided Punishment: Report appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Marine Le Pen Vows to Fight Ban, Won't Allow French Election to Be 'Stolen' by Lawfare Ruling

National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has vowed to fight a Paris court's decision to ban her from standing in the upcoming presidential election, accusing the judiciary of acting politically and attempting to undermine the people's sovereignty. The post Marine Le Pen Vows to Fight Ban, Won’t Allow French Election to Be ‘Stolen’ by Lawfare Ruling appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Musk slams Le Pen ruling, says it will 'backfire' like Trump's as some on global right face legal troubles

Marine Le Pen’s sentencing in France has drawn global attention, with parallels made to legal battles faced by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, among other right-wing politicians.

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4 w. ago Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barring her from French presidential race

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen banned from running in 2027 presidential election over embezzlement charges

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4 w. ago Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy

A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.

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4 w. ago Vance Vindicated: VP's Warnings About Democracy in Europe Proven Prophetic with Ban on Le Pen in French Election

Vice President JD Vance was proven right on the attacks on democracy and liberty in Europe, supporters claimed, as populist National Rally leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running in the French presidential election. The post Vance Vindicated: VP’s Warnings About Democracy in Europe Proven Prophetic with Ban on Le Pen in French Election appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next

The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.

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4 w. ago Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can win an appeal.

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4 w. ago Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

The court decision barred the far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking office for five years, jeopardizing her plans for the 2027 election. She can appeal.

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4 w. ago 'Political Death Sentence' Populist Marine Le Pen Banned From Running in French Presidential Election by Court

A Paris court ruled Monday that National Rally leader Marine Le Pen will be ineligible to run for public office for five years, likely including in the upcoming presidential race, after being found guilty of embezzlement of European Union funds. The post ‘Political Death Sentence’ Populist Marine Le Pen Banned From Running in French Presidential Election by Court appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Marine Le Pen Could Be Banned From France Election if She’s Found Guilty of Embezzlement

A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.

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