Trump publicly supports Le Pen after her conviction

Von WOM

Former US President Donald Trump announced his support for the controversial right-wing extremist European politician Marine Le Pen after she was convicted of embezzlement in France and was excluded by political offices. Trump described the judgment as a "witch hunt" and demanded that Le Pen should be released.

Trump and European rights

With his message to Truth Social, Trump once again expressed his connection with right parties in Europe and at the same time his negative attitude towards the long-term security guarantees that existed for the continent after the Second World War. These statements fall into a time when Trump tries to implement his "America First" policy, which brings a fundamental change in international relationships.

le Pen conviction and the consequences

le Pens ambitions to become President of France in 2027 were significantly impaired on Monday by a judgment of a Paris court. It was excluded by political offices for five years after it was guilty of violation of the embezzlement of EU funds. Many saw them as a favorite for the upcoming elections, but this judgment shaken the political landscape in France.

Trump comments on Le Pen

"I don't know Marine Le Pen, but I guess how hard she has worked for many years," said Trump in one of his last posts. He added that Le Pen had never given up despite her setbacks and that the allegations made against them appeared like a "accounting error". "Everything is so bad for France and the great French people, no matter which side they are on," he said.

le Pen fights against the judgment

The court imposed a four -year prison sentence, of which two years are suspended on probation. In addition, she has to pay a fine of 100,000 euros (approx. 108,000 $). Le Pen, the daughter of Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of her party, gave the judgment a purely political decision and announced that she was "completely violated" the legal system.

Trump and European politicians

Trump called the condemnation of Le Pens a "very big thing" and pulled parallels to his own legal difficulties. His sharp criticism was also directed against European politicians, who in their opinion try to suppress freedom of expression and political opposition through legal means. "The witch hunt against Marine Le Pen is another example for European left wing who abuse the legal system to censor their political opponents," he said.

Support for other right -wing extremist groups

The Trump administration has also spoken out against supposed attacks on other right-wing extremist politicians in Europe. This support extends to the demand for a repetition of the Romanian presidential elections and also includes public support from Vice President JD Vance for right-wing extremist groups in Europe, including the Anti-Immigration Party Alternative for Germany (AfD)

Trumps and Musk's statements reflect a growing interest and support for right -wing extremist movements in Europe, which are trying to gain influence on the elections and the political atmosphere in their countries of origin.