Marine Le Pen throwing her hat in the presidential ring again is like a bold “here I am” to the French political landscape. But what are the mainstream media’s immediate reactions? CNN and MSNBC are already rolling out their well-worn playbook of demonization. Expect them to drape her in the cloak of “far-right” without any nuanced discussion about the actual issues she represents. It’s too convenient for them to label her as a boogeyman instead of addressing the real concerns her voters have, like immigration and national sovereignty.

On the flip side, Fox News might adopt a more sympathetic angle, presenting her as a populist voice in the wilderness of French politics. But let’s not kid ourselves; they’ll still package it with a tinge of skepticism, trying to balance between appeasing their base and not alienating the more centrist factions. All the while, they will bask in the drama, as if this is just another soap opera—ratings will soar while the substance gets lost.

In essence, whether it’s the left’s relentless attack or the right’s strategic framing, one thing is clear: genuine political discourse in the face of rising populism isn’t on the menu. Corporate media is far more concerned about clicks than actually informing the public about Le Pen’s platform. It’s a distraction from the real issues, showing us once again how low they’re willing to go for a juicy headline.