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France wary of MAGA influence ahead of 2027 elections

Supporters held a commemoration for MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk in Paris in September. © Alain JOCARD / AFP/File

Paris (AFP) – US President Donald Trump's MAGA movement is cosying up to France's far right as part of an ideological offensive abroad since his return to office, with French authorities worried about its influence ahead of key elections.

The warning comes as far-right parties are on the march across Europe, including in France, where the National Rally (RN) party sees its best shot at winning the presidency in 2027.

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