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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that false claims circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

Auzière explained that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her attire to how she stands, due to the apprehension that any image could be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly needs to be careful to what she wears, how she holds herself, regardless of her actions in everyday routine," she told the court.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. A few had limited online influence, while others were more visible.

All is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this involved equating the disparity in years with the French president to inappropriate terms.

If found responsible, they could receive up to two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day passes when a person avoids discussing the issue to her."

She highlighted the repercussions on her relatives, for example the kids being exposed to false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle Context

This case represents a recent development in a broader legal battle targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is supposedly male.

The couple have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements involving a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the individual referenced is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals denied the charges.

• An individual, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his posts as humorous.
• A fiction writer claimed that his online activity were presented as "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could threaten "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he posted content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Past Context

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction in part because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, aged 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered him when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship grew through theatrical projects, and they married in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She finished her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.