🔗 Share this article Misleading Assertions on Social Media Harmed Brigitte Macron's Quality of Life, Daughter Testifies to Court The French first lady's child, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—among them the baseless theory that she was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being. She, a attorney, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of online harassment directed at her mother. Impact on Personal Routine She explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as her attire to the way she carries herself, because of the apprehension that each snapshot might be distorted to fuel malicious comments. "The consequence is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, her body language, no matter what her activities in her daily life," Auzière testified. Those on Trial and Allegations Ten individuals, in that age range, are in court for digital abuse. Some had a small social media following, while the rest were more prominent. All is accused of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. For some, this extended to equating the disparity in years with her husband to inappropriate terms. If convicted, they face a maximum of two years in jail. Family Impact Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "deterioration of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence". She explained, "Hardly a day passes when a person does not talk the issue to her." Auzière pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man". "She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She holds no office, she never asked for any of this, and she is continually subjected to these attacks." Court Case Context The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that she is supposedly male. The Macrons have pursued a case in America over false statements targeting a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory. The lawsuit states that the accusation is completely false and notes that the person cited is actually her sibling. Trial Testimonies In court, some of the accused denied the charges. An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his social media content as ironic. A well-known publicist stated that his social media shares were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could endanger "freedom of expression". An art gallery owner testified he disseminated content because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country". Past Context The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's identity circulated in part because their union has long been a point of interest on the internet. Brigitte Macron, aged two decades older than the president, first met the future president when serving as a teacher at his secondary school. Their bond developed through theatrical projects, and they wed in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's separation. Auzière wrapped up her testimony by expressing that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that does not cease" for the first lady.