US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind another embattled far-right European leader, backing Marine Le Pen after French presidential hopeful was convicted of embezzlement and barred from political office.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denounced the court ruling that placed a five-year ban on her seeking public office for embezzlement.

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

The conviction of one of the most powerful figures of the European far right for embezzling EU Parliament funds has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond. From Budapest to Washington, Le Pen’s political allies cried foul over this week's French court-mandated five-year ban on seeking political office that could block her chances of securing France's presidency in 2027.

Marine Le Pen's party chief Jordan Bardella denied Wednesday any intent to strong-arm the French judiciary with a rally in support of the veteran far-right leader, after her conviction of embezzlement and a ban from standing for office.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that France had "killed democracy" with the conviction of far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Le Pen was banned from running in the 2027 French presidential election after being convicted of embezzlement on Monday.