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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that her mother now is always concerned about her appearance, from her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the fear that each snapshot might be distorted to support malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always needs to be careful to what she wears, her posture, no matter what she's doing in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Defendants and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for online harassment. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were more visible.

All is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to comparing the age gap with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive up to two years in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when a person does not talk these claims to her."

She pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as her grandchildren being exposed to malicious statements like "She is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Legal Battle History

This case is the latest phase in a broader legal battle against the inaccurate allegation that she is a man.

The couple have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation against a conservative podcaster who promoted the allegation.

The case states that the allegation is totally unfounded and points out that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, some of the accused denied the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• Another defendant argued that his social media shares were presented as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could endanger "free speech".
• Another individual explained he disseminated content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's gender spread to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

She, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when working as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

She finished her account by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.