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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the court case of a group of defendants allegedly involved in internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

She testified that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the concern that any image could be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to her outfits, how she holds herself, irrespective of her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while others were better known.

Each one is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this extended to linking the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they face a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the false claims have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She explained, "Hardly a day passes when someone does not talk these claims to her."

Auzière emphasized the effects on loved ones, including her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She has no idea how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She holds no office, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly facing this abuse."

Court Case Context

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

The Macrons have also filed a legal action in the United States for defamation involving a political commentator who promoted the theory.

The lawsuit states that the claim is totally unfounded and notes that the name mentioned is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals denied the allegations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, claimed he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were meant to be "irony" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "free speech".
• Another individual testified he shared content since he thought it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Past Context

The false theory about the first lady's gender circulated to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest online.

She, being significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew him when serving as a educator at his school.

Their bond evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they married in that year, subsequent to her separation.

Auzière concluded her statement by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.