On Monday, a criminal court in France found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement, and barred her from running for the French Presidency in 2027. Isaac Chotiner speaks with an expert about what the decision means for the future of French politics.

 On Monday, a criminal court in France found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement, and barred her from running for the French Presidency in 2027. Isaac Chotiner speaks with an expert about what the decision means for the future of French politics.

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