Marine Le Pen Pledges to Back Jordan Bardella as Appeals Court Weighs Her Candidacy

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella appeared together at a National Rally event in Liévin, and Marine Le Pen pledged to back Jordan Bardella energetically if an appeals court bars her from running for president.The appearance comes as an appeals court is deciding whether Marine Le Pen can contest the presidency, a ruling expected imminently that could end her candidacy and make Jordan Bardella the party’s designated replacement.Analysts say Jordan Bardella’s youth, stronger social media presence and business-friendly tone could broaden the National Rally’s appeal, but his lack of the Le Pen name and limited experience raise doubts about his capacity to match Marine Le Pen’s reach.