Marine Le Pen cut short her first on-the-ground presidential campaign trip after protests broke out around her planned stop. Supporters gathered to cheer her, while opponents confronted her with chants and hostile slogans, quickly escalating the atmosphere and prompting a faster end to the event.

Le Pen’s team framed the disruption as part of the political climate surrounding her campaign, while critics said the reaction reflected how contentious her legal situation remains. The episode highlighted the challenges of launching a campaign in France as protests and demonstrations increasingly accompany public appearances by high-profile political figures.