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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—among them the groundless claim that she was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a witness in the trial of ten people accused of internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Daily Life

She explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the apprehension that any image may be manipulated to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to her outfits, her posture, regardless of her actions in her daily life," Auzière told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while the rest were better known.

Each one is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved linking the age gap with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the false claims have caused a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She said, "Hardly a day passes when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She highlighted the effects on loved ones, for example the younger generation hearing false assertions like "She is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," she testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought any of this, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Court Case Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight against the baseless theory that the first lady is male.

The Macrons have also filed a case in America alleging slander involving a conservative podcaster who amplified the claim.

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

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the allegations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his posts as ironic.
• Another defendant argued that his online activity were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant explained he disseminated content since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory about the first lady's sex spread to some extent because their marriage has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

She, being significantly older than the president, first met him when working as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their relationship grew through drama activities, and they wed in 2007, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She finished her testimony by saying that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.