Rachida Dati is facing significant damage to her reputation due to accusations of acting as an influence peddler for the *Makhzen*. The recent legal requisitions in the Renault-Ghosn affair, coupled with a negative assessment from the *Conseil supérieur de la magistrature* regarding her potential appointment to the Ministry of Justice, have dealt her two major blows in quick succession. These setbacks stem from a perceived conflation of personal ambition, political networks, and private interests. Her image as an agent of influence for the *Makhzen* is now seriously compromised. The developments raise questions about her future in French politics and her ability to hold high office. These events follow scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest in her past dealings. The situation represents a critical moment for Dati’s political career.