🔗 Share this article

Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a Paris court that false claims online—such as the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse targeting the first lady.

Impact on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that her mother now worries constantly about her demeanor, including the clothes she wears to her posture, as a result of the fear that each snapshot might be manipulated to fuel negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, regardless of her activities in her daily life," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

All is charged with posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. Among them, this included equating the age gap with her husband to inappropriate terms.

If found responsible, they could receive as much as 24 months in jail.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when a person fails to mention this to her."

She highlighted the effects on her relatives, such as the younger generation hearing false assertions like "She is deceptive" or "She is actually a man".

"She does not know how to end it," she testified. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought any of this, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Court Case History

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was a man.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America alleging slander involving a political commentator who spread the theory.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants rejected the charges.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, stated he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as humorous.
• Another defendant claimed that his online activity were presented as "humor" and voiced worry that the legal action could threaten "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he disseminated posts since he thought it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's sex circulated to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has often been a topic of comment online.

The first lady, being significantly older than the president, originally knew the future president when serving as a instructor at the institution he attended.

The connection between them developed through the school's theatre programme, and they married in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her testimony by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.