🔗 Share this article Inaccurate Assertions on Social Media Harmed Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Daughter Informs Court Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the groundless claim that she was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence. Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse directed at the first lady. Consequences on Daily Life She explained that the first lady now is always concerned about how she looks, from her attire to how she stands, due to the concern that any image may be misused to support malicious comments. "The consequence is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in everyday routine," she testified. Accused Individuals and Charges Eight men and two women, in that age range, are in court for digital abuse. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were more prominent. Each one is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this included linking the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels. If convicted, they could receive a maximum of two years in prison. Consequences for Loved Ones She, one of three children from her mother's previous marriage, described how the baseless rumors have led to a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life". She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her." She pointed out the impact on loved ones, such as the younger generation being exposed to malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man". "She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she never asked for public attention, and she is constantly subjected to these attacks." Court Case Context The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight targeting the false claim that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man. They have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements targeting a political commentator who spread the theory. The case clarifies that the allegation is completely false and identifies that the person cited is in fact her brother. Defendants' Responses During the trial, some of the accused disputed the charges. A retired business owner, holding a public position, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and described his online statements as ironic. A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were presented as "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could threaten "freedom of expression". An art gallery owner testified he posted posts because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation". Past Context The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet. Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than her husband, initially encountered him when serving as a instructor at his secondary school. Their bond grew through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in 2007, following Brigitte Macron's separation. She finished her statement by expressing that the baseless rumors have produced a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.