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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that she is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a witness in the court case of a group of defendants allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as her attire to her posture, as a result of the fear that any image might be misused to support malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her outfits, her posture, irrespective of her activities in her daily life," she told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while several more were more visible.

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to comparing the age gap with her husband to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her well-being" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She said, "Not a day passes when someone fails to mention these claims to her."

She pointed out the effects on the family, including the younger generation hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She is actually a man".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she never asked for any of this, and she is permanently subjected to this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle against the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is supposedly male.

They have initiated a case in America alleging slander targeting a political commentator who promoted the claim.

The lawsuit states that the allegation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants disputed the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A fiction writer claimed that his social media shares were intended as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant testified he disseminated posts because he felt it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has often been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their relationship developed through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in the following year, after her separation.

She finished her testimony by expressing that the false claims have produced a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.