🔗 Share this article Inaccurate Assertions on the Internet Negatively Impacted Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Daughter Informs Court The French first lady's child, her daughter, has told a Paris court that false claims online—such as the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life. She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people accused of internet-based abuse targeting her mother. Consequences on Daily Life Auzière testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that each snapshot may be distorted to advance negative campaigns. "The result is that she constantly needs to be careful to her outfits, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière informed the judges. Those on Trial and Accusations Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while others were better known. All is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. Among them, this included comparing the age gap with her husband to hurtful comparisons. If convicted, they face as much as 24 months in prison. Consequences for Loved Ones She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the false claims have led to a "decline of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life". She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual does not talk these claims to her." She highlighted the effects on her relatives, including the younger generation hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She was born male". "She is unsure how to end it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she has not sought anything, and she is permanently subjected to these assaults." Judicial Proceedings History The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the false claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender. They have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation targeting a media personality who spread the theory. The lawsuit clarifies that the allegation is completely false and notes that the individual referenced is actually her sibling. Defendants' Responses In court, some of the accused denied the charges. A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his online statements as humorous. A well-known publicist stated that his posts were presented as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "freedom of expression". A third defendant testified he disseminated posts since he thought it was a global issue with "impact on the nation". Personal History The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction in part because their marriage has often been a topic of comment on the internet. Brigitte Macron, aged significantly older than her husband, initially encountered him when serving as a instructor at his secondary school. The connection between them developed through drama activities, and they wed in that year, after Brigitte Macron's divorce. Auzière finished her account by stating that the false claims have produced a "storm that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.