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The Toxic Legacy of Jean-Marie Le Pen


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 13:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Obituary / The elder Le Pen is dead, but far-right populists across the world still echo his mix of violent rhetoric, brazen lies, and outreach to mainstream conservatives. David A. Bell Donald Trump probably doesn't know it,

The article from MSN discusses the enduring influence and controversial legacy of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's far-right National Front (now National Rally) party. Despite being officially ousted from the party by his daughter Marine Le Pen in 2015, his ideologies continue to shape French politics. Jean-Marie Le Pen, known for his provocative statements and Holocaust denial, has left a toxic legacy that includes normalizing far-right rhetoric in French political discourse. His daughter, Marine, has attempted to detoxify the party's image, but elements of his original platform, such as anti-immigration and nationalist sentiments, persist. The article highlights how his political career, marked by numerous legal battles over hate speech and his controversial views, has had a lasting impact, influencing not just the National Rally but also the broader political landscape in France, where far-right ideas have gained more acceptance over time.

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