🔗 Share this article Inaccurate Claims Online Damaged Brigitte Macron's Quality of Life, Child Tells Judges Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that misleading allegations spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life. She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse targeting the first lady. Effects on Everyday Activities Auzière testified that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, including her fashion choices to her posture, because of the fear that every photograph may be misused to support negative campaigns. "The result is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, her posture, irrespective of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified. Those on Trial and Accusations Eight men and two women, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had modest digital reach, while several more were more prominent. Each one is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this included comparing her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms. Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in jail. Family Impact Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "deterioration of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life". She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her." Auzière highlighted the repercussions on the family, such as the younger generation hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man". "She is unsure what to do about it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly facing these attacks." Court Case History The Paris trial is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that the first lady is supposedly transgender. They have pursued a case in America over false statements targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the allegation. The case asserts that the claim is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's older brother. Defendants' Responses In court, some of the accused denied the charges. A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, stated he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as satirical. Another defendant stated that his social media shares were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely". Another individual said he shared posts because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation". Relationship Background The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a subject of discussion online. She, who is significantly older than her husband, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at his secondary school. Their bond evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in the following year, following her marriage dissolution. Auzière concluded her testimony by expressing that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that does not cease" for the first lady.