False Claims on Social Media Harmed Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Child Informs Court

Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants accused of online harassment targeting her mother.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

She explained that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about how she looks, from her fashion choices to her posture, because of the concern that any image may be manipulated to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she systematically has to pay attention to her outfits, how she holds herself, no matter what she's doing in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

Every defendant is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this extended to equating the age gap with the French president to offensive labels.

If convicted, they face as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's initial union, explained how the false claims have led to a "decline of her well-being" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day goes by when a person avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on the family, including her grandchildren hearing malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue anything, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Court Case Background

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the false claim that she is transgender.

They have pursued a US lawsuit alleging slander targeting a political commentator who amplified the theory.

The case asserts that the claim is completely false and notes that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, claimed he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as ironic.
• A well-known publicist argued that his online activity were intended as "satire" and expressed concern that the trial could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner explained he posted content because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's gender circulated partly because their union has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, aged significantly older than the president, first met Emmanuel Macron when working as a educator at his school.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they married in that year, following Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.