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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—including the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of digital bullying against the first lady.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, from her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, due to the apprehension that each snapshot could be misused to advance negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she constantly has to pay attention to her outfits, her body language, no matter what her actions in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. A few had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this included equating the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

If convicted, they could receive as much as 24 months in jail.

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone avoids discussing this to her."

She emphasized the effects on the family, for example the kids hearing hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for anything, and she is constantly facing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is male.

The couple have pursued a case in America over false statements against a political commentator who spread the theory.

The case asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• A well-known publicist argued that his online activity were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he posted posts since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction to some extent because their marriage has long been a topic of comment on the internet.

The first lady, being significantly older than her husband, first met him when she was a instructor at his secondary school.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they wed in 2007, subsequent to her divorce.

Auzière concluded her statement by saying that the false claims have produced a "storm that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.