Echoing U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" pledge, Le Pen proposes amending the French Constitution to include the words "national preference." Worse, it's imposed a form of tutelage, keeping us on a short leash," Le Pen told the cheering crowd. Britain's vote to leave the European Union and Trump's election have boosted Le Pen followers, with many applauding in private Trump's election. Philippot conceded Sunday that Le Pen's program would mean a "slight increase" in the nation's debt in the first year if she is elected in the two-round presidential election. Le Pen's plan calls for adding 15,000 police, 6,000 customs officers to guard borders and more hospital workers.

Source: New York Times February 05, 2017 12:32 UTC