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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for digital bullying targeting her mother.

Effects on Personal Routine

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about her appearance, including her attire to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that any image could be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she always must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Accusations

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

Each one is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's identity. For some, this extended to linking her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive a maximum of two years in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from her mother's first marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She explained, "Not a day passes when someone does not talk this to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on the family, such as her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently facing this abuse."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron was male.

The Macrons have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements against a conservative podcaster who spread the allegation.

The case clarifies that the allegation is completely false and notes that the person cited is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to cause harm" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A fiction writer argued that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he posted information as he believed it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's sex spread partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

She, being 24 years older than the president, first met him when working as a instructor at his school.

Their bond evolved through drama activities, and they married in that year, subsequent to her divorce.

Auzière finished her statement by saying that the inaccurate allegations have created a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.