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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of online harassment targeting her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

She testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to her posture, due to the concern that any image could be distorted to support hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, her posture, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were better known.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this included comparing the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive up to two years in jail.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone fails to mention these claims to her."

Auzière emphasized the effects on loved ones, for example her grandchildren hearing malicious statements like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is constantly facing these assaults."

Legal Battle Background

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a broader legal battle targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is a man.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements against a political commentator who spread the claim.

The legal filing clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is actually her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his online statements as satirical.
• Another defendant argued that his posts were meant to be "satire" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he disseminated information since he thought it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction in part because the Macrons' relationship has long been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, who is 24 years older than her husband, first met the future president when serving as a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them evolved through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

She finished her account by stating that the false claims have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for her mother.