Marine Le Pen’s conviction and 5-year office ban have ignited political fire in France. While she calls for peaceful protests, U.S. President Trump’s support has triggered backlash, with French leaders accusing him of interfering in domestic politics. Le Pen denies all charges and vows to appeal. Gabriel Attal likened the far-right to “Trumpism’s service provider,” warning of a global illiberal wave. Protests and counter-protests have erupted, signaling deepening divides ahead of France’s 2027 elections.