PoliticsMarine Le Pen launches fourth bid for French presidency

Marine Le Pen launched her fourth campaign for the French presidency in Orléans, offering an optimistic vision for France despite controversy over her policies and a recent conviction for embezzling public funds. Supporters say the National Rally leader can address immigration, rising living costs and insecurity. Her positions on cutting aid to Ukraine and banning headscarves have drawn opposition, while protests in Orléans and Paris underscored divisions.