Populists unite: Maréchal-Le Pen, Farage join the Trump show at CPAC

Source: Axios | February 22, 2018 | Shane Savitsky

On the itinerary this week at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), along with President Trump and 12 senior members of his administration, are two controversial populists from across the pond. Marion Maréchal-Le Pen, the 28-year-old former French MP, will speak shortly after Vice President Pence on Thursday morning, while former U.K. Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage will close out Friday’s session.

Why it matters: Both Maréchal-Le Pen and Farage are treated as fringe figures by leaders in their respective countries, so the decision to grant them prime slots at America’s leading conservative conference is sure to raise some eyebrows — especially when more moderate European conservative voices weren’t extended an invitation.

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