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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants accused of online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She explained that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, from her fashion choices to her posture, due to the concern that each snapshot might be distorted to fuel negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what she's doing in her daily life," she testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are in court for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while others were better known.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. For some, this extended to linking the disparity in years with the French president to inappropriate terms.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when someone avoids discussing this to her."

She pointed out the impact on loved ones, such as the younger generation learning about false assertions like "Brigitte is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know what to do about it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually subjected to this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

This case represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that the first lady is supposedly a man.

They have initiated a case in America for defamation targeting a political commentator who promoted the allegation.

The case states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• An individual, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as satirical.
• Another defendant stated that his posts were presented as "irony" and voiced worry that the case could endanger "freedom of expression".
• Another individual explained he posted content because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim about the first lady's gender circulated to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

The first lady, being two decades older than the president, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at his school.

The connection between them developed through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, after Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her statement by stating that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for her mother.