French Political Firestorm: Sarkozy Unleashes Fury After Trial Order!

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has unleashed a blistering tirade against the nation's judiciary after being ordered to stand trial on charges of alleged illegal campaign financing. In a statement dripping with indignation, the influential right-wing figure branded the decision a "scandal" and a profound "insult" to the intelligence of the French people.

The ruling from French investigative magistrates mandates Sarkozy face court over the infamous 'Bygmalion affair,' which alleges massive overspending in his failed 2012 re-election bid and the use of a sophisticated system of false invoices to conceal the true costs.

While Sarkozy himself is not accused of directly organizing the false invoicing, prosecutors maintain he was aware of the overspending and failed to take action, effectively benefiting from the illicit scheme.

Sarkozy, however, remains defiantly unrepentant. In his furious rebuttal, he declared, "I am a French citizen and I am insulted in my intelligence." He adamantly refuted the notion that he could have been "negligent" regarding his campaign accounts, emphasizing that his accounts were meticulously reviewed and validated by the constitutional council.

"They were checked, validated and re-checked by the constitutional council. Where is the negligence?" he challenged, demanding logical justification.

The former president, who led France from 2007 to 2012, painted a vivid picture of political persecution, suggesting he has been unfairly targeted by a system he views as biased.

"After all these years, it's clear that judicial independence does not mean independence from political pressure, but rather, independence from the rules of law," he asserted, accusing the justice system of being an instrument of political vendetta following his electoral defeat.

Sarkozy's statement went further, questioning the integrity and speed of the judicial process.

He highlighted what he perceives as a stark disparity in how justice is administered, asking, "Why is it that after all these years of investigation, the truth is not sought for other affairs, but for mine, they are always at warp speed?" This pointed question underscores his belief that he is being singled out.

Despite the looming trial, Sarkozy concluded his impassioned statement with a pledge of unwavering determination.

He vowed to fight tooth and nail to clear his name and expose what he considers to be an egregious miscarriage of justice. This development marks another dramatic chapter in the complex and often controversial political career of Nicolas Sarkozy, promising a high-stakes legal battle that will undoubtedly captivate France and beyond.