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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—among them the groundless claim that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals allegedly involved in internet-based abuse directed at the first lady.

Impact on Daily Life

Auzière testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, from the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, due to the fear that every photograph could be misused to support malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always has to pay attention to her outfits, her body language, no matter what her activities in everyday routine," she testified.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

Each one is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this included equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her well-being" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Not a day goes by when someone avoids discussing these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on her relatives, including the younger generation being exposed to hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is permanently experiencing this abuse."

Court Case Context

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that the first lady is transgender.

They have initiated a case in America for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is completely false and identifies that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused rejected the charges.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as ironic.
• Another defendant claimed that his online activity were intended as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the case could threaten "free speech".
• An art gallery owner testified he posted content as he believed it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's sex circulated to some extent because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when serving as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they married in 2007, following her divorce.

She finished her account by expressing that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.