Summary
Donald Trump condemned France’s conviction of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, calling her four-year sentence and five-year political ban a “witch hunt” and likening it to his own legal battles.
Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling EU funds and plans to appeal.
Trump claimed the charges were politically motivated, calling them a “bookkeeping error” and urging France to “FREE MARINE LE PEN!”
He and allies like Elon Musk argue left-wing governments use the legal system to silence opponents. Le Pen’s National Rally party was fined $2 million.
I was recently charged 300 quid for a balls up by the tax man. I don’t think she’s been fined nearly enough.
Oh for sure, guillotine her for all I care. But french folks like her 🤷🏻♂️ my french buddy voted for her instead of Macron.
Personally I’d vote for Macron but I’m not french. If we could vote as EU citizens, I would vote for Macron
EU citizens cannot vote in French presidential or parliamentary elections (They can in mayoral and EU elections though). But I get what you meant.
I can only vote on which Belgian I want to represent me in the EU as far as I’m aware