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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a witness in the court case of ten people facing charges for digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, including the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, because of the apprehension that every photograph could be manipulated to support malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, her posture, irrespective of she's doing in her daily life," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Charges

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

Each one is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. For some, this involved linking the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face up to two years in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when a person does not talk this to her."

She pointed out the effects on her relatives, for example her grandchildren hearing malicious statements like "She is lying" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," she testified. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently subjected to this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a extended court case against the false claim that she was male.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America for defamation involving a media personality who amplified the claim.

The case states that the claim is totally unfounded and notes that the person cited is really her older brother.

Defendants' Responses

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

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A well-known publicist stated that his posts were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could endanger "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Personal History

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

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, first met the future president when working as a instructor at his secondary school.

The connection between them grew through theatrical projects, and they married in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's separation.

Auzière concluded her statement by saying that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.