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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—such as the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the trial of ten people facing charges for digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the concern that each snapshot might be manipulated to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, her posture, regardless of her activities in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Charges

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. Several had a small social media following, while others were more visible.

All is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. For some, this extended to equating the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive a maximum of two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her health" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual fails to mention this to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on her relatives, such as the younger generation hearing false assertions like "She is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue anything, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Court Case Background

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that the first lady is male.

They have initiated a US lawsuit over false statements against a political commentator who spread the allegation.

The case clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer stated that his online activity were meant to be "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he shared content since he thought it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction partly because their marriage has frequently been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

The first lady, being significantly older than her husband, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when she was a instructor at his school.

The connection between them evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She finished her testimony by expressing that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.