🔗 Share this article Misleading Assertions on Social Media Negatively Impacted Brigitte Macron's Quality of Life, Daughter Informs Judges The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence. She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the court case of ten people facing charges for digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron. Effects on Personal Routine Auzière testified that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, from her fashion choices to how she stands, due to the fear that every photograph might be manipulated to support negative campaigns. "The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to what she wears, her body language, regardless of her activities in her daily life," she testified. Accused Individuals and Accusations The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while several more were more visible. Each one is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's identity. For some, this involved equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels. If convicted, they face a maximum of two years in prison. Consequences for Loved Ones She, a family member from her mother's first marriage, stated how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence". She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone does not talk these claims to her." She pointed out the effects on the family, including her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "She is lying" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather". "She does not know how to end it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she never asked for public attention, and she is constantly facing these attacks." Legal Battle History The Paris trial represents a recent development in a extended court case against the baseless theory that she is male. They have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander involving a political commentator who amplified the theory. The legal filing asserts that the accusation is completely false and notes that the name mentioned is really her sibling. Defendants' Responses In court, several defendants disputed the charges. A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and referred to his online statements as humorous. A fiction writer stated that his online activity were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could undermine "the right to speak freely". Another individual explained he shared content since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country". Personal History The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet. The first lady, who is significantly older than her husband, first met him when working as a educator at the institution he attended. Their bond grew through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following her divorce. Auzière finished her testimony by expressing that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.