French far-right leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to her politically polarizing father

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen paid tribute to her father Jean-Marie, founder of the National Front party, who died at 96, referring to him as a “warrior” despite their political disputes. Jean-Marie, known for his controversial remarks and convictions for antisemitism, discrimination, and inciting racial violence, was mourned by some and celebrated by others in France. His funeral will be held in La Trinite-sur-Mer on Saturday, as his daughter Marine continues to lead the now-renamed National Rally party, distancing herself from her father’s extremist views.

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