U.S. politician Rod Blagojevich recently expressed his support for the French populist leader Marine Le Pen, commenting on the legal troubles she is facing in France. Blagojevich stated that a politicized court is trying to imprison Le Pen and prevent the French people from electing her. According to Blagojevich, Le Pen’s situation is similar to that of the President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, who is facing similar political persecution from both internal and external forces.

“Donald Trump has expressed his support for Marine Le Pen, and the same persecution is happening against President Dodik, an ally of Trump,” Blagojevich wrote on his X profile. Blagojevich’s words highlight a parallel between the legal and political challenges both Le Pen and Dodik are facing, claiming that they are both victims of political attacks aimed at undermining their power and legitimacy.

Trump’s support for Le Pen and Blagojevich’s statement reflect a growing alliance between global conservative and populist leaders who often face similar challenges related to political accusations and resistance from institutions against their power.