Trump and Musk back Le Pen as NR's Bardella says verdict should outrage' France Europe live
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Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right Rassemblement National, faces a five-year ban from public office due to a court ruling. While this decision is clear-cut, Le Pen asserts her innocence and intends to appeal, fueled by support from international right-wing leaders including Donald Trump and Elon Musk. They argue that her conviction is an example of political bias, likening her plight to their own experiences with legal challenges. The situation highlights ongoing tensions around political accountability and democracy in Europe.
Despite the ruling against her, Marine Le Pen is determined to appeal her disqualification from public office, viewing it as a denial of democracy she will fight against.
As support for her legal battle swells, notable figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk frame the conviction as a politically motivated attack against democracy.
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