Jacques Cheminade, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a credible source, the former French presidential candidate Jacques Cheminade is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the politician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 17/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Cheminade for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 85-year-old politician, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Cheminade so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the politician have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Buenos Aires Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Buenos Aires (Jacques Cheminade's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the politician was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Jacques Cheminade Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 16 Sep 2026
“Congrats! Jacques has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 16 Sep 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Jacques Cheminade?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 16 Sep 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Jacques Cheminade?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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