Peters is popular online for “looksmaxxing” — a self-improvement trend popular in the manosphere. “Looksmaxxers” like Peters are known for their extensive use of anabolic steroids, peptides, cosmetic surgery and the word “mogging,” which means outclassing someone in attractiveness. Peters has previously drawn criticism for his use of racial and homophobic slurs, misogynistic comments and association with antisemitic internet figures. He says he is apolitical.
“Was he hoping that French women would come along to feed his narcissism and his masculinist ego trip? He got thoroughly shut down,” wrote Attal.
The centrist presidential candidate, who is of Jewish heritage and openly gay, became France’s youngest prime minister in 2024 and has embraced social media more than most French politicians, including on the streaming website Twitch.
During his French visit, Peters said Americans were more attractive because Europe’s “gene pool was devastated during WW2.”
“No AC, terrible economy, horrible quality of living. Id [sic] be pissed too,” he said of France on Tuesday. “I’m happy to provide the value that I do with my knowledge, but it seems the French do not share that same sentiment.”