Donald Trump called Marine Le Pen France's 'conservative voice' but didn't endorse her for 2027. He linked French unrest to anti-immigration rhetoric as Republicans struggle in midterms.
Trump calls Le Pen a conservative voice
Donald Trump referred to Marine Le Pen as the "conservative voice" in France during a discussion on Tuesday, in the context of violence affecting the country.
No official support for Le Pen
However, he did not officially offer his support to the far-right candidate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Anti-immigration rhetoric in focus
The American president has repeatedly used the looting and riots that have shaken France to amplify his anti-immigration rhetoric in the lead-up to the midterm elections in November.
Republican struggles with inflation
These elections are not going well for the Republican Party due to high inflation.
