LE PEN Shocked: French Court’s Brutal BAN Sparks Outrage Among Conservatives
— France’s top conservative voice, Marine Le Pen, was banned from politics after a court convicted her of embezzling European Union funds. She got a four-year sentence — two years suspended and two under home detention — plus a $108,000 fine. Most importantly, the court blocked her from holding office for five years. This means she can’t run in the 2027 presidential election — a huge blow to France’s right-wing movement.
Le Pen blasted the ruling as “a denial of democracy.” She said it was meant to silence her and keep conservatives out of power. Her party president, Jordan Bardella, called on supporters to protest what he called an unfair decision. Even some political rivals warned that banning candidates before appeals could hurt France’s democracy.
With Le Pen out, Bardella is now the likely National Rally candidate for 2027. But many wonder if he has enough experience or support to lead the party to victory without Le Pen at his side.
The case has sparked worry around the world — including among U.S. officials — about judges deciding who can run for office. Many see this as another example of courts being used against conservative leaders, just like what’s happening with Donald Trump in America.
