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Donald Trump led the charge calling for closing borders, waterboarding suspects and blaming refugees.
"We are deeply disturbed by the unsolicited use of Jim for Le Pen's political gain," said Foley's mother.
The Front National had been riding high after extremist attacks and an unprecedented wave of migration into Europe.
“Seriously, have you ever heard me say something like that?"
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Why the age-old theory is wrong in 2015.
Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration National Front is hoping to consolidate recent political gains.
Populist politicians have called for closed borders following last week's tragedy.
Polls have been suggesting that Le Pen, known for her strong speeches against immigration, is likely to win regional elections in northern France in December.
A video of the mayor's comments went viral in France over the weekend.