Rachida Dati, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?

  • By Elizabeth Sy
  • Paris
  • Last updated on

Former French Minister of Justice among finalists for TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year?
Rachida Dati »
See more news, pictures and video.

According to a credible source, the former French Minister of Justice Rachida Dati is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the politician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 07/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Dati 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 59-year-old politician, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Dati so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she 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 ‘Saint-Rémy Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Saint-Rémy (Rachida Dati'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:

“Rachida Dati Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 6 Apr 2025
“Congrats! Rachida has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 6 Apr 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Rachida Dati?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 6 Apr 2025

Could 2025 officially be the Year of Rachida Dati?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?

© 2025 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Rachida Dati: Recent News

 

Around the Web

page served in 0.001s (0,4)
page served in 0.04s (1,2)