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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—among them the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

She, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the trial of ten people allegedly involved in digital bullying directed at her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

She testified that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, including her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, because of the concern that each snapshot could be distorted to advance hateful attacks.

"The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, irrespective of her actions in her daily life," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while others were more visible.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this included linking the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive up to two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when someone does not talk the issue to her."

She pointed out the effects on her relatives, including the younger generation hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," she testified. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is continually experiencing these assaults."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle addressing the false claim that the first lady is supposedly transgender.

The Macrons have initiated a legal action in the United States over false statements involving a conservative podcaster who promoted the claim.

The case clarifies that the accusation is completely false and notes that the individual referenced is really her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

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

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer stated that his posts were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant said he posted posts since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because their marriage has often been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, aged two decades older than the president, originally knew the future president when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship grew through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, following Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.