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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Marine Le Pen Says She Won't Run for President If Forced to Wear Ankle Bracelet
Caption: Marine Le Pen Says She Won’t Run for President If Forced to Wear Ankle Bracelet. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she would not run for president if a court sentences her to wear an ankle bracelet, even if her electoral ban is lifted. Prosecutors are seeking a four-year prison sentence — three years suspended — and a €100,000 fine following her conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds. If the court follows the recommendation, Le Pen could face months of house arrest under electronic monitoring. “You can’t campaign under these conditions,” she said, arguing that restrictions would prevent her from attending rallies and meeting voters. A verdict in her appeal is expected on July 7, creating uncertainty around her potential bid in next year’s presidential election. Le Pen currently leads first-round polling but has said she would step aside for National Rally leader Jordan Bardella if barred from running. She acknowledged that the legal uncertainty is delaying her party’s campaign preparations ahead of the post-Macron race. While saying she remains involved in politics, Le Pen signaled a more cautious tone, admitting she hopes her trust in the justice system “can perhaps be restored.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Marine Le Pen,France,presidential election,National Rally,ankle bracelet,electoral ban,embezzlement case,European Parliament,court appeal,Jordan Bardella
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