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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—including the groundless claim that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a witness in the court case of ten people accused of internet-based abuse targeting the first lady.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about her appearance, from her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, because of the concern that every photograph could be manipulated to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she always needs to be careful to what she wears, her body language, regardless of she's doing in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. A few had a small social media following, while others were more prominent.

All is accused of spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this extended to equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She testified, "Scarcely a day passes when someone fails to mention these claims to her."

Auzière emphasized the effects on loved ones, such as her grandchildren learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She has no idea how to end it," she testified. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is constantly experiencing these attacks."

Court Case History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle targeting the false claim that the first lady was transgender.

The Macrons have also filed a US lawsuit for defamation involving a conservative podcaster who promoted the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the individual referenced is in fact her sibling.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals denied the charges.

• An individual, serving as a local official, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his online statements as humorous.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were presented as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could undermine "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner explained he disseminated content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's gender circulated partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a subject of discussion online.

The first lady, being 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when serving as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship developed through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, subsequent to her divorce.

She finished her statement by saying that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that never stops" for her mother.