Marine Le Pen is a French politician and lawyer, known for her leadership of the National Rally party, which she has transformed from its previous incarnation as the National Front. Born on August 5, 1968, she is the daughter of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the party's founder, and has been a prominent figure in French politics, advocating for nationalist and anti-immigration policies. Le Pen has run for the presidency of France multiple times, gaining significant support in the 2017 and 2022 elections. Her platform emphasizes issues such as national sovereignty, security, and economic protectionism, appealing to voters concerned about globalization and immigration.