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Bardella Warns US Retreat, Eyes Presidency if Le Pen Barred

6/14/2026

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Jordan Bardella says the United States is shifting from a European security umbrella to a Hemisphere empire.
If Marine Le Pen is barred, Jordan Bardella could become France’s president, warning the United States may disengage.
Jordan Bardella has turned the National Rally into an opposition party that draws younger French voters.
Marine Le Pen faces an embezzlement conviction appeal in July that could block her from the race.

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Jordan Bardella says the United States is shifting from a European security umbrella to a Hemisphere empire.
If Marine Le Pen is barred, Jordan Bardella could become France’s president, warning the United States may disengage.
Jordan Bardella has turned the National Rally into an opposition party that draws younger French voters.
Marine Le Pen faces an embezzlement conviction appeal in July that could block her from the race.