Michel-Édouard Leclerc, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-informed source, E.Leclerc's boss Michel-Édouard Leclerc is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the business man's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 28/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Leclerc 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 74-year-old business man, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Leclerc 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 business man have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Landerneau Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Landerneau (Michel-Édouard Leclerc's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the business man was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Michel-Édouard Leclerc Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 27 Jun 2026
“Congrats! Michel-Édouard has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 27 Jun 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Michel-Édouard Leclerc?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 27 Jun 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Michel-Édouard Leclerc?
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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