On October 23, former French presidential candidate Ségolène Royal took to social media to directly challenge the CNews channel. She criticized the network for hosting individuals she described as "thugs" and accused the station of fueling anti-Arab sentiment. This confrontation highlights a significant decline in journalistic ethics within French media, where sensationalism and controversy are often prioritized over professional standards. The critique points to a broader trend where marginal figures, such as the previously highlighted Amir Boukhors, are given platforms to generate buzz rather than facilitate serious discourse. By choosing provocateurs over credible voices, major French media outlets are accused of pushing specific ideological agendas, particularly those directed against Algeria, effectively turning television debates into forums for insults rather than intellectual exchange.