🔗 Share this article Misleading Assertions on Social Media Damaged Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Daughter Testifies to Judges Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life. She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the trial of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying against the first lady. Effects on Daily Life She explained that her mother now is always concerned about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, due to the fear that each snapshot could be distorted to advance malicious comments. "The consequence is that she systematically needs to be careful to her outfits, her body language, irrespective of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court. Those on Trial and Charges Ten individuals, aged 41 to 60, are on trial for digital abuse. Some had modest digital reach, while others were more prominent. Every defendant is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's identity. For some, this involved comparing the age gap with the French president to offensive labels. If convicted, they face a maximum of two years in jail. Consequences for Loved Ones Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her physical state" and a "worsening of her daily happiness". She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when a person avoids discussing this to her." Auzière emphasized the repercussions on the family, including the younger generation learning about malicious statements like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She was born male". "She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She's not elected, she never asked for public attention, and she is permanently facing these attacks." Court Case History The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender. The Macrons have initiated a case in America alleging slander targeting a political commentator who amplified the claim. The case clarifies that the accusation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is really Brigitte Macron's older brother. Defendants' Responses During the trial, some of the accused denied the accusations. An individual, holding a public position, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his posts as ironic. A well-known publicist argued that his online activity were intended as "satire" and voiced worry that the legal action could endanger "the right to speak freely". Another individual explained he posted posts because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France". Relationship Background The false theory regarding the first lady's gender spread partly because their union has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces. Brigitte Macron, who is significantly older than her husband, originally knew the future president when working as a instructor at the institution he attended. The connection between them grew through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in that year, after her divorce. She wrapped up her account by saying that the false claims have caused a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.