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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that the first lady now is always concerned about her demeanor, from her attire to her posture, because of the fear that every photograph might be distorted to fuel negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly needs to be careful to her outfits, her body language, irrespective of her activities in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while others were better known.

Each one is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this involved equating the age gap with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from her mother's previous marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when a person fails to mention these claims to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on her relatives, such as the kids hearing malicious statements like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle History

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a broader legal battle addressing the false claim that Brigitte Macron is supposedly male.

They have pursued a case in America alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is completely false and notes that the individual referenced is in fact her sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, several defendants denied the accusations.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, stated he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and referred to his social media content as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his social media shares were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the case could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant testified he posted posts since he thought it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's gender spread to some extent because their marriage has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

The first lady, being two decades older than her husband, initially encountered him when working as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they married in 2007, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She concluded her testimony by stating that the false claims have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.