🔗 Share this article False Claims Online Negatively Impacted Brigitte Macron's Daily Life, Child Tells Judges The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that false claims circulating on the internet—including the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life. She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the trial of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron. Effects on Daily Life Auzière testified that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as her attire to her posture, due to the concern that any image may be manipulated to advance hateful attacks. "The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her outfits, her posture, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges. Defendants and Allegations Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. A few had modest digital reach, while several more were more prominent. All is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. In certain cases, this included equating the disparity in years with her husband to inappropriate terms. If convicted, they could receive up to two years in incarceration. Effect on Relatives She, a family member from her mother's first marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her daily happiness". She said, "Not a day passes when an individual fails to mention these claims to her." Auzière pointed out the repercussions on the family, such as the younger generation learning about malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male". "She has no idea how to end it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she never asked for any of this, and she is constantly experiencing these attacks." Court Case Background The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the false claim that the first lady is supposedly transgender. The Macrons have pursued a case in America alleging slander targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the theory. The lawsuit clarifies that the allegation is completely false and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling. Defendants' Responses Throughout the proceedings, several defendants rejected the charges. An individual, serving as a local official, stated he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his social media content as satirical. Another defendant argued that his online activity were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely". An art gallery owner testified he posted posts because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country". Personal History The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction in part because the Macrons' relationship has often been a point of interest online. She, aged 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at his secondary school. The connection between them developed through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution. She finished her testimony by stating that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for the first lady.