On Friday, October 2nd, journalist Amine Snoussi of the Media published a video on his X account titled "Info le Média - September 17th, Glucksmann debriefs the MEDEF debate." The video, which had low production quality, captured Raphaël Glucksmann, a French politician and former presidential candidate, discussing the MEDEF debate. MEDEF is a major French business organization that often hosts discussions on economic and political topics. During the discussion, Glucksmann was joined by two prominent political figures, Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a leftist politician and former presidential candidate. In the video, Glucksmann described Mélenchon as appearing "with lost eyes," a phrase that suggests he looked disoriented or defeated. He also made a controversial comment about Le Pen, saying she "brought back the veil," and about Mélenchon, stating he "put back the abaya." These references to traditional Islamic clothing were widely seen as sexist and Islamophobic, implying that both politicians were regressing in terms of women's rights and modernity. Glucksmann also made a remark about Ségolène Royal, a former French president and his rival in the primary elections. His comment, which included the phrase "urinating on them," was interpreted as a metaphor for undermining or diminishing his political opponents. Such language is often used to describe efforts to weaken or discredit rivals in political discourse. The video sparked significant controversy and criticism, with many questioning the appropriateness of Glucksmann's remarks. The discussion highlights ongoing debates about gender, religion, and political rhetoric in French public life. The incident has also raised questions about the role of media in amplifying such statements and the responsibility of journalists in presenting political discourse.