Olivier Faure Labels Marine Le Pen an 'Adversary Within' Over Russia and Trump Ties

The Socialist Party leader accuses Le Pen of aligning with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump while questioning her stance on national threats.

Olivier Faure, head of France's Socialist Party, criticized Marine Le Pen for her perceived alignment with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, calling her an 'adversary within.'
Faure argued that Le Pen's ambiguous stance on Russia and the U.S. reflects a 'paper patriotism' and undermines her credibility on national security.
Le Pen recently stated that Islamic fundamentalism, not Russia, is the primary threat to France, a claim Faure believes downplays the Russian threat.
Faure described Le Pen as an 'extension of Trumpism,' suggesting parallels between her political tactics and those of Donald Trump.
The Socialist leader proposed a European financial strategy to bolster defense spending, contrasting it with Le Pen's positions on international alliances.