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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants accused of online harassment targeting her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

She stated that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the concern that every photograph might be distorted to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her actions in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Accusations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had a small social media following, while the rest were more visible.

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this involved comparing the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when an individual fails to mention these claims to her."

She pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as her grandchildren hearing malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she stated. "She holds no office, she never asked for public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these attacks."

Court Case Context

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that the first lady was a man.

The Macrons have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a media personality who amplified the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the allegation is completely false and points out that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, a few individuals rejected the allegations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as humorous.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were meant to be "humor" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant said he disseminated information as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction in part because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged significantly older than her husband, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when serving as a educator at his school.

The connection between them evolved through theatrical projects, and they married in that year, subsequent to her marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her testimony by saying that the false claims have created a "storm that never stops" for the first lady.