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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Steffie Banatvala

Marine Le Pen condemns ‘nuclear bomb’ court ruling as party urges nationwide protests

Marine Le Pen said “the establishment has dropped a nuclear bomb” in an address to fellow National Rally MPs after a court ruling barred her from standing for public office ahead of the French presidential elections.

Less than 24 hours after being found guilty of embezzlement, Le Pen said: “If they use such a powerful weapon against us, it is because we are on the verge of winning the elections.”

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