Far-right politician Marine Le Pen, recently convicted of embezzling public funds, addressed thousands of supporters in Paris, signaling her defiance against France's judicial system. Organized by her party, the National Rally, the gathering served as both a protest and a campaign rally, with chants expressing loyalty to Le Pen and a belief in her victimhood due to political motivations behind the conviction. Key figures at the event, including her protege Jordan Bardella, criticized the judiciary, asserting it hinders democratic choice. The rally showcased deep divisions over political ethics and the growing appeal of populist rhetoric in France.
Though he claimed the party would respect democracy, Bardella denounced magistrates' unions and warned of 'a system determined to crush dissent.' Supporting the idea of political persecution, he drew parallels with American politics.
While Le Pen fought against a politically motivated conviction, her supporters rallied fervently, positioning her as a martyr for populist causes, drawing controversial comparisons to figures like Donald Trump.
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