Le Pen runs for president despite conviction — her bond with Bardella is fraying

Marine Le Pen has announced her run for the French presidency despite her embezzlement conviction, positioning Jordan Bardella as her future prime minister. Despite their apparent alliance, the two are diverging on a growing number of issues, with analysts noting that Bardella is increasingly distinguishing himself from his political mentor. The tension raises questions about the long-term cohesion of the French hard-right.

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