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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—among them the unfounded rumor that she is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants accused of online harassment against Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Daily Life

She stated that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the concern that each snapshot may be distorted to support malicious comments.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to her outfits, her posture, irrespective of her activities in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for online harassment. Some had a small social media following, while others were better known.

Every defendant is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. Among them, this involved comparing the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to up to two years in jail.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day goes by when someone avoids discussing the issue to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on the family, such as the younger generation learning about false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to stop it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually subjected to this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that the first lady was male.

The couple have also filed a US lawsuit over false statements targeting a conservative podcaster who amplified the theory.

The case asserts that the allegation is completely false and notes that the person cited is really her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, several defendants disputed the allegations.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his posts as satirical.
• Another defendant stated that his social media shares were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the trial could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he shared content because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's sex circulated to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, aged 24 years older than the president, initially encountered the future president when she was a teacher at his secondary school.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they wed in that year, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

She concluded her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.