French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Slams Soccer Star Mbappé
Le Pen Criticizes Mbappé's Political Statements
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has criticized soccer star Kylian Mbappé for his recent political comments. Speaking from her party's headquarters in Paris, Le Pen accused Mbappé of "meddling" in politics and of "playing into the hands of her opponents."
Le Pen's Electoral Strategy
Le Pen's comments come as her party seeks to make gains in parliamentary elections scheduled for June. The party has been focusing on electoral success in former mining towns such as Hénin-Beaumont, where Le Pen has served as mayor since 2014.
Le Pen's Defense Policy
In the event of her party's victory, Le Pen said, a prime minister from Rassemblement National would oversee French defense, suggesting a shift from the current government's policies.
Election Results
In the first round of voting, Le Pen's party and its allies received 33% of the popular vote, making them the leading force in the election. Official results released by the Interior Ministry early Monday showed Le Pen's party maintaining its strong showing.
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