Marine Le Pen's recent legal challenges have led her to abandon her moderate political transformation, accusing the judiciary of tyranny and positioning herself as a victim of a systemic "witch hunt." Following a court verdict finding her guilty of diverting public funds for her party, she has embraced a combative rhetoric similar to Donald Trump's, rallying her core supporters. The potential implications of this strategy on her political future and the broader European far-right landscape remain uncertain, especially regarding the influence of Trump's unpredictability and policies on her followers.
Since a Paris court barred her from standing for public office, Marine Le Pen has denounced a witch hunt, accused the system of deploying a nuclear bomb against her, evoked judicial tyranny, and suggested her followers are treated as subhuman.
Ms. Le Pen's approach may be risky. For now, it is unclear whether the energizing ire of President Trump and his ardent support will benefit Ms. Le Pen and the other anti-immigrant far-right leaders in Europe.
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