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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that misleading allegations spread through social media—among them the baseless theory that she is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals facing charges for internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Daily Life

She stated that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about how she looks, including the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the fear that each snapshot could be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she constantly needs to be careful to her outfits, how she holds herself, regardless of her actions in her daily life," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Charges

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for internet-based bullying. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

Every defendant is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. For some, this extended to linking the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

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

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from her mother's first marriage, stated how the false claims have caused a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when someone fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on the family, for example the younger generation hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea how to end it," Auzière testified. "She's not elected, she never asked for any of this, and she is permanently experiencing this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings History

This case is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight against the baseless theory that she is male.

The couple have initiated a US lawsuit alleging slander against a media personality who amplified the allegation.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is really her brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, some of the accused disputed the charges.

• An individual, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as humorous.
• A well-known publicist argued that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and voiced worry that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner explained he disseminated content because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction partly because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at his school.

Their relationship grew through drama activities, and they married in 2007, subsequent to her divorce.

She concluded her account by saying that the baseless rumors have produced a "whirlwind that never stops" for her mother.