Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThat last point ought to weigh heavily on Mr. Trump. Le Pen refuse to contribute more to NATO’s budget, she would also likely shun NATO-led military campaigns in places like Afghanistan. Le Pen would be the prime beneficiary, though he did not formally endorse her. Le Pen finished second to Mr. Macron in a crowded field, virtually all the other candidates moved to isolate her, urging their supporters to back Mr. Macron. Le Pen, and was closer to her on the issues than his recent reversals suggested.

Source: New York Times April 25, 2017 23:51 UTC