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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—such as the baseless theory that she is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the court case of ten people accused of internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

She testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, from her attire to her posture, because of the fear that any image may be manipulated to fuel malicious comments.

"The result is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, her posture, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while others were better known.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this included comparing the age gap with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "worsening of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when a person fails to mention the issue to her."

She highlighted the impact on loved ones, including the younger generation being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently subjected to these attacks."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron was transgender.

They have also filed a case in America for defamation against a political commentator who promoted the claim.

The legal filing clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is really her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as ironic.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were meant to be "satire" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant said he posted content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction partly because their union has long been a subject of discussion on the internet.

The first lady, being 24 years older than the president, initially encountered the future president when she was a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they married in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière wrapped up her testimony by stating that the false claims have caused a "storm that never stops" for the first lady.