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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants allegedly involved in digital bullying against her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that her mother now worries constantly about her appearance, from the clothes she wears to her posture, due to the fear that any image may be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Some had limited online influence, while the rest were better known.

Each one is alleged to have making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. For some, this extended to comparing her age difference with the French president to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive a maximum of two years in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from her mother's initial union, described how the baseless rumors have led to a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Not a day passes when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She emphasized the effects on the family, for example the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "She is deceptive" or "She is actually a man".

"She does not know what to do about it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is constantly experiencing these attacks."

Court Case History

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

The Macrons have also filed a case in America over false statements targeting a political commentator who spread the allegation.

The legal filing asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is really her sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, several defendants rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant claimed that his social media shares were meant to be "humor" and expressed concern that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he posted posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's gender spread partly because their union has long been a point of interest on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, being 24 years older than the president, initially encountered the future president when working as a teacher at his secondary school.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her testimony by stating that the false claims have created a "storm that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.