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The US has condemned the prison sentence handed to veteran French conservative politician Marine Le Pen, who was found guilty of embezzlement and banned from running for president.

On Monday, a Paris court ordered Le Pen, the former head of the National Rally (RN) party, to serve four years in prison, of which two will be suspended, and banned her from holding office for five years. If not overturned, the verdict would effectively bar her from the 2027 presidential election.

The prosecution accused Le Pen of misusing the EU funds intended to pay for her aides when she was a member of the European Parliament. According to the newspaper Le Monde, the prosecutors argued in court that Le Pen and other RN politicians diverted the money to pay for the party’s activities in France. Le Pen has described the verdict as politically motivated and promised to launch an appeal.

US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce drew parallels between the case in France and the criminal prosecution of President Donald Trump under the Biden administration. 

“We’ve got to do more as the West than just talk about democratic values. We must live them,” Bruce said. 

“Exclusion of people from the political process is particularly concerning, given the aggressive and corrupt lawfare waged against President Trump here in the United States. We support the right of everyone to offer their views in the public square, agree or disagree,” she added.

Bruce noted that, in his speech at the Munich Security Conference in February, Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Germany and other American allies in Europe for what he argued were attempts to restrict political competition. “Democracy rests on the sacred principle that the voice of the people matters. There is no room for firewalls. You either uphold the principle or you don’t,”Vance said. 

RN President Jordan Bardella has accused the authorities of seeking to eliminate Le Pen from the 2027 election. “They are depriving millions of voters of their choice and therefore of their freedom,” he said.

Le Pen ran for president three times, placing second in 2017 and 2022. 

https://www.rt.com/news/615064-us-reacts-le-pen-verdict/

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

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French politics has been rocked by the news that Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National), has been banned from running for public office for five years. The decision comes after a court found her guilty of embezzling European Union funds to finance her party.

In addition to the political ban, Le Pen has received a four-year prison sentence, with two years under electronic monitoring and two years suspended. This ruling effectively ends her chances of running in the 2027 French presidential election, a race in which she was expected to be a strong contender against President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist movement.

But what does this mean for the future of the French far-right? Can the National Rally survive without its long-time leader at the helm?

Kamal and Camilla Speak to The Telegraph’s Henry Samuel
In this episode, Kamal and Camilla turn to Henry Samuel, The Telegraph’s Paris Correspondent, for expert analysis on the fallout from this dramatic verdict.

Together, they explore key questions:

What impact will Marine Le Pen’s ban have on the National Rally’s political future?

Can her protégé, Jordan Bardella, step up as the new face of the French far-right?

How will this shake up the 2027 presidential race?

Will Le Pen appeal the ruling, and could she still make a comeback?

With France’s political landscape now more uncertain than ever, the discussion dives into whether Bardella, the 28-year-old rising star of the National Rally, has the charisma and political strategy to lead the party to victory.

As one of the most polarizing figures in European politics, Le Pen’s downfall could reshape the balance of power in France and beyond.

Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the biggest political stories in France. Listen now to hear expert insights and what’s next for the far-right in Europe.

 

Marine Le Pen Banned from Public Office: What’s Next for France’s Right? | The Daily T

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

political firestorm....

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From Hungary To Italy, Le Penn Allies Blast EU & Macron For Hurting 'Free Speech' | Times Now World

 

In a shocking verdict, French nationalist leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from public office for five years over alleged embezzlement of EU funds—charges she fiercely denies. Le Pen calls the ruling a politically motivated attack ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The verdict has ignited outrage across Europe’s nationalist movements. Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and Italy’s Matteo Salvini have condemned the ruling, calling it an attempt to silence opposition voices. Even former U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn parallels to his own legal battles. Is this a crackdown on nationalism, or justice being served? Watch our in-depth analysis as we break down the implications of this ruling and its impact on European politics.

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.