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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 6 min read
By Melissa Bell, CNN
Paris (CNN) — Let the people decide. That was the defiant message of two of the world’s most famous populists on Tuesday, as Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen announced, within hours of each other, their intention to defy their country’s norms in order to put the same pitch to...
Key takeaway In France, Marine Le Pen took to the evening news to launch her defiant fourth run for the presidency, just hours after a court announced that legally she could.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The developments in France and the UK may seem distant from El Paso , but they resonate with local concerns about government accountability and the role of outsiders in shaping policy. As El Pasoans watch their own city government navigate issues like public safety and economic development, they may wonder how similar populist movements could impact their community. The idea that leaders like Le Pen and Farage are willing to defy traditional norms and institutions to appeal directly to the people raises questions about the health of democratic systems and the potential for similar movements to emerge in the US. In El Paso, where community engagement and participation in local government are highly valued, the notion that politicians can bypass traditional channels and appeal directly to voters may strike a chord, particularly among those who feel disenfranchised or disconnected from the political process.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Melissa Bell, CNN
Paris (CNN) — Let the people decide. That was the defiant message of two of the world’s most famous populists on Tuesday, as Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen announced, within hours of each other, their intention to defy their country’s norms in order to put the same pitch to...
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