The Politics of Victimhood: Marine Le Pen's Latest Gambit Marine Le Pen's decision to rebrand herself as a "victim of judicial harassment" ahead of her July 7 primetime interview is a calculated move with far reaching implications for France.
On the surface, it appears as though she is attempting to shift public perception and deflect criticism following her conviction for embezzling EU funds.
However, this narrative pivot has been in the making for some time, reflecting a broader pattern of politicians exploiting victimhood to galvanize support.