'With the Le Pens, family always comes first': Marine Le Pen launches campaign surrounded by relatives and loyalists
- Posted on September 15, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign launch exemplifies the far-right National Rally's dynastic approach to politics, with family members and inner circle supporters taking center stage. The event highlighted internal party dynamics, as supporters aligned with Jordan Bardella, the party's second-in-command, found themselves marginalized. This strategic positioning underscores how personal relationships and family influence continue to shape the movement's leadership structure and campaign priorities.
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'With the Le Pens, family always comes first': Marine Le Pen launches campaign surrounded by relatives and loyalists
Following the Le Pen tradition, the far-right candidate launched her fourth presidential campaign in the company of close friends and family members on Sunday. Supporters of the party's number two, Jordan Bardella, were sidelined or lost influence.
