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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, informed a Paris court that misleading allegations online—among them the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants allegedly involved in internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She explained that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, because of the fear that every photograph might be distorted to fuel negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to what she wears, her body language, regardless of her actions in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while the rest were more visible.

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this included comparing her age difference with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from her mother's first marriage, explained how the false claims have caused a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She said, "Hardly a day passes when a person fails to mention this to her."

She highlighted the effects on her relatives, for example the kids hearing hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She holds no office, she never asked for anything, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Court Case Context

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the false claim that she is male.

They have also filed a case in America for defamation involving a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The case states that the allegation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is in fact her brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, a few individuals disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, stated he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A well-known publicist argued that his posts were presented as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the case could endanger "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he shared content since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about the first lady's identity spread partly because their union has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

She, who is two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered him when working as a educator at his school.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in that year, following her marriage dissolution.

Auzière finished her account by stating that the baseless rumors have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for her mother.