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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—among them the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse directed at Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about her demeanor, such as her attire to her posture, as a result of the concern that every photograph could be misused to advance negative campaigns.

"The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her actions in everyday routine," she testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while several more were more visible.

Each one is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this extended to linking the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her well-being" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She emphasized the effects on her relatives, including the younger generation being exposed to false assertions like "Brigitte is lying" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Court Case History

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that the first lady is supposedly transgender.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who amplified the allegation.

The lawsuit clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were presented as "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he posted information as he believed it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's identity spread to some extent because their marriage has often been a topic of comment on the internet.

She, aged 24 years older than her husband, originally knew him when working as a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them grew through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in the following year, subsequent to her separation.

She finished her statement by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for the first lady.