Jean-Marie Le Pen, the 96-year-old founder of the far-right National Rally party, has been hospitalized for precautionary tests following concerning health issues. His daughter, Marine Le Pen, rejected alarming rumors regarding his well-being. Le Pen’s health has deteriorated over recent years, leading to a judicial decision that noted his inability to attend court proceedings tied to a fraud investigation. Since February, his daughters, including Marine, have been granted a legal mandate to make decisions on his behalf.