🔗 Share this article Misleading Allegations on the Internet Damaged Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Child Tells Court Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a Paris court that false claims online—such as the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence. Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against the first lady. Impact on Personal Routine Auzière testified that her mother now is always concerned about her demeanor, from the clothes she wears to her posture, due to the fear that any image might be misused to fuel malicious comments. "The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her actions in her daily life," Auzière testified. Accused Individuals and Allegations Eight men and two women, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while the rest were more visible. All is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. Among them, this included linking her age difference with her husband to offensive labels. If found responsible, they could receive a maximum of two years in jail. Consequences for Loved Ones Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence". She said, "Scarcely a day passes when a person does not talk the issue to her." She highlighted the repercussions on loved ones, for example the younger generation hearing malicious statements like "Brigitte is lying" or "She is your grandfather". "She has no idea how to stop it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is continually subjected to these attacks." Judicial Proceedings Background The Paris trial is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight addressing the false claim that she is a man. They have initiated a legal action in the United States over false statements involving a media personality who promoted the theory. The case clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's brother. Defendants' Responses Throughout the proceedings, several defendants disputed the charges. One defendant, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to cause harm" and described his online statements as satirical. Another defendant stated that his posts were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression". An art gallery owner explained he posted information as he believed it was a global issue with "consequences for France". Past Context The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction in part because their union has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces. She, aged two decades older than the president, first met him when working as a instructor at his school. Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution. She concluded her account by expressing that the baseless rumors have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.