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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—such as the unfounded rumor that the French first lady is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against the first lady.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, as a result of the fear that any image could be misused to advance negative campaigns.

"The result is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, regardless of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière told the court.

Those on Trial and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

Every defendant is charged with posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this extended to comparing the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they face up to two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from her mother's previous marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Not a day passes when an individual fails to mention these claims to her."

She pointed out the effects on her relatives, for example the kids hearing hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is lying" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is continually experiencing these assaults."

Legal Battle History

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight addressing the false claim that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

The couple have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The case clarifies that the claim is completely false and notes that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, several defendants denied the allegations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer stated that his posts were meant to be "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he shared information because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The baseless rumor about the first lady's sex spread in part because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, being 24 years older than the president, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their relationship evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in 2007, after her separation.

Auzière concluded her account by saying that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that does not cease" for the first lady.