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Romania’s political establishment broadly condemns Georgeescu’s prosecution, yet polls suggest he remains a leading contender for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for May 4. The controversy has drawn international attention: U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have criticized Romania's judiciary for undermining democratic processes, noting that allegations like misinformation are being weaponized to silence opposition.
Notably, tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly denounced the Romanian courts, calling their actions "tyrannical." The Prime Minister defended the judicial system but emphasized that evidence must be clear for any charges against Georgeescu to proceed.