🔗 Share this article Misleading Claims Online Negatively Impacted Brigitte Macron's Quality of Life, Daughter Tells Court The French first lady's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—including the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being. She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse against the first lady. Effects on Daily Life Auzière stated that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, from her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that any image might be misused to fuel malicious comments. "The result is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her body language, regardless of her activities in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges. Those on Trial and Accusations The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had a small social media following, while several more were more visible. Each one is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to equating the disparity in years with the French president to inappropriate terms. Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration. Family Impact Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "worsening of her well-being" and a "worsening of her quality of life". She explained, "Not a day passes when a person fails to mention this to her." Auzière emphasized the impact on loved ones, including the younger generation learning about malicious statements like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is actually a man". "She does not know how to end it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought anything, and she is permanently subjected to these attacks." Court Case History The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that the first lady was male. They have initiated a case in America for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who amplified the claim. The legal filing asserts that the accusation is totally unfounded and notes that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother. Accused Individuals' Statements Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused rejected the charges. An individual, holding a public position, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his social media content as humorous. A fiction writer claimed that his online activity were presented as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely". A third defendant said he disseminated content because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country". Personal History The inaccurate claim about the first lady's sex circulated in part because the Macrons' relationship has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces. Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when she was a teacher at his school. Their bond grew through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in 2007, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution. She concluded her statement by stating that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that never stops" for the first lady.