Jean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the far-right political figure known for his racist, antisemitic, and neo-Nazi views, has died at 96. His daughter Marine Le Pen succeeded him as leader of the National Front, later renamed National Rally, and made significant gains in French politics by exploiting economic insecurity and anti-immigrant sentiments. Despite facing widespread condemnation for his extreme beliefs, Le Pen’s influence on right-wing politics in France remains evident, with his daughter’s efforts to moderate the party’s message while maintaining a core base of supporters.

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