ABSTRACT In recent years, social media platforms, particularly X (Twitter), have become battlegrounds for political ideologies. Notably, certain European authorities have chosen to share anti-feminist messages on this platform. To effectively counter these discourses, understanding their construction is crucial. Thus, this research aims to analyse how far-right representatives in the European Parliament address feminism and gender equality on X. Using a mixed and exploratory approach, nearly 1.1 million messages were evaluated, revealing limited engagement by MEPs in gender-related topics. Five main discursive patterns were identified, offering valuable insights for developing targeted communication strategies to challenge these argumentative lines. Additionally, a connection was found between the negativity of tweets and their reach and engagement.