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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a Paris court that misleading allegations spread through social media—such as the unfounded rumor that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals accused of online harassment directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Daily Life

She explained that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, such as her attire to her posture, because of the concern that each snapshot may be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, her posture, regardless of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are in court for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while several more were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to linking the disparity in years with the French president to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's initial union, explained how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Scarcely a day goes by when a person fails to mention this to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on her relatives, including her grandchildren being exposed to malicious statements like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these attacks."

Court Case History

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case against the false claim that Brigitte Macron was transgender.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States for defamation against a political commentator who promoted the theory.

The case states that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused disputed the accusations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, claimed he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A well-known publicist argued that his posts were presented as "satire" and voiced worry that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he shared information because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's sex spread partly because their union has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, who is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a teacher at the institution he attended.

The connection between them evolved through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in the following year, after her separation.

Auzière concluded her testimony by stating that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for her mother.