On January 10, French editorial priorities transitioned from the external threats of the Trump administration to a coordinated domestic defense of the executive branch. The morning headlines were dominated by reports of a total internet blackout in Iran and the return of the Shah’s son, alongside continued rejection of Donald Trump’s territorial claims on Greenland. By mid-afternoon, attention shifted to the legal proceedings of the Crans-Montana fire, as leaked testimonies from the bar managers revealed admissions of negligence and responsibility. The evening was defined by a massive media offensive by Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Across major outlets like Le Parisien and BFMTV, Lecornu sought to neutralize rumors of a government dissolution while simultaneously preparing the Interior Ministry for potential snap elections aligned with municipal dates. This move was framed by editors as a high-stakes gamble to preempt an imminent motion of censure from the opposition over the Mercosur trade deadlock and Macron’s perceived international isolation.