Le Pen and Farage Adopt Trump's "Let the People Judge Me" Populist Tactic

Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage have adopted Donald Trump's tactic of appealing directly to voters over the heads of courts and institutions, framing legal troubles as persecution by the establishment. Trump showed how effective this strategy can be, turning indictments into political fuel. For both leaders, it is a gamble — but one that could pay electoral dividends.