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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the groundless claim that the French first lady is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the trial of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse directed at the first lady.

Effects on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, including the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, because of the apprehension that every photograph might be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she systematically needs to be careful to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in her daily life," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. Several had modest digital reach, while several more were more prominent.

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

If convicted, they could receive up to two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from her mother's first marriage, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual avoids discussing these claims to her."

She emphasized the impact on loved ones, for example her grandchildren learning about malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is permanently subjected to these attacks."

Court Case History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron was a man.

The couple have also filed a case in America alleging slander against a media personality who promoted the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, several defendants denied the accusations.

• An individual, holding a public position, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his online activity were presented as "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could endanger "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner said he disseminated content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's sex spread in part because the Macrons' relationship has long been a point of interest on the internet.

She, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, first met him when she was a teacher at his school.

The connection between them grew through theatrical projects, and they wed in that year, after her marriage dissolution.

Auzière finished her account by saying that the baseless rumors have produced a "storm that continues endlessly" for her mother.