Inaccurate Claims on Social Media Damaged Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Daughter Informs Court

The French first lady's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the baseless theory that she had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of ten people accused of digital bullying targeting the first lady.

Effects on Everyday Activities

She testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, including her attire to the way she carries herself, due to the apprehension that each snapshot may be distorted to advance malicious comments.

"The result is that she always needs to be careful to what she wears, her posture, regardless of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Allegations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while others were better known.

Every defendant is accused of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to linking her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, one of three children from her mother's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when an individual does not talk the issue to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on loved ones, including the younger generation learning about false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea how to end it," she testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is constantly subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle History

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the false claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

The Macrons have pursued a case in America over false statements involving a political commentator who amplified the theory.

The legal filing asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the name mentioned is really her brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, several defendants denied the allegations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant stated that his posts were intended as "satire" and expressed concern that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• Another individual explained he shared posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's gender circulated partly because their marriage has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their relationship developed through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

Auzière concluded her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have produced a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.