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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—among them the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, served as a witness in the trial of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying against Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to how she stands, due to the fear that any image may be manipulated to advance negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her body language, regardless of she's doing in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

All is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. Among them, this involved comparing the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Scarcely a day passes when a person fails to mention this to her."

Auzière pointed out the repercussions on her relatives, for example the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "She is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle targeting the false claim that she is male.

The Macrons have initiated a legal action in the United States for defamation targeting a political commentator who amplified the theory.

The lawsuit asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals denied the allegations.

• An individual, holding a public position, stated he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his social media shares were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could undermine "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared posts as he believed it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's gender circulated partly because their marriage has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, aged 24 years older than her husband, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at his secondary school.

Their relationship evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to her marriage dissolution.

Auzière wrapped up her account by saying that the inaccurate allegations have created a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.