Le Pen Verdict Fuels Claims That Europe’s Elites Are Colluding Against Populists
Critics of French court ruling accuse judiciary of disenfranchising voters, while mainstream politicians praise upholding the rule of law
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“… The decision will strengthen a growing narrative among members of the Trump administration, as well as their right-wing nationalist allies in Europe, that liberal elites around the world are undermining democracy by weaponizing the judiciary against political rivals they don’t want to take power—in much the same way President Trump has claimed he faced legal prosecution before winning his second term.
“When the radical left can’t win via democratic vote, they abuse the legal system to jail their opponents,” wrote
Elon Musk on X in response to the French decision. “This is their standard playbook throughout the world.”
In response to the ruling, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said it was “concerning” to exclude people from the political process and pointed to the “aggressive and corrupt lawfare waged against President Trump.” …”