Tributes and Controversies Follow the Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, Founder of the National Front
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s National Front, passed away at 96, eliciting a mix of tributes and criticisms. Far-right leaders, including Jordan Bardella and Thomas Ménagé, honored Le Pen’s legacy, while figures from the left condemned his history of promoting hate and discrimination. Marine Le Pen learned of her father’s death during her travels. Le Pen’s influence on French politics was marked by both his controversial actions and electoral successes, leaving a complex legacy in the nation’s political landscape.