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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that false claims spread through social media—such as the unfounded rumor that the French first lady was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse directed at her mother.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about how she looks, including the clothes she wears to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that any image could be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her body language, no matter what her actions in everyday routine," she testified.

Defendants and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for online harassment. Some had a small social media following, while others were more visible.

Each one is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this involved equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

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

She highlighted the effects on her relatives, for example the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "She is lying" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She's not elected, she never asked for any of this, and she is constantly facing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

The couple have initiated a case in America alleging slander against a media personality who amplified the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is really Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants rejected the charges.

• An individual, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his social media content as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the case could undermine "freedom of expression".
• Another individual explained he disseminated posts since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

The first lady, being significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when she was a instructor at his secondary school.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in the following year, subsequent to her separation.

She concluded her account by stating that the false claims have created a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.