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The French first lady's child, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—including the groundless claim that the French first lady is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, from her attire to her posture, due to the concern that each snapshot may be misused to fuel malicious comments.

"The result is that she systematically needs to be careful to what she wears, how she holds herself, regardless of her actions in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while others were better known.

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

Upon being found guilty, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Family Impact

She, a family member from her mother's initial union, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when a person avoids discussing this to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on the family, including the kids hearing false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

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

Judicial Proceedings History

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a broader legal battle against the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is a man.

The Macrons have pursued a case in America for defamation involving a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• A well-known publicist stated that his social media shares were intended as "satire" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he disseminated content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction partly because their union has long been a subject of discussion on the internet.

The first lady, aged 24 years older than the president, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a instructor at his school.

Their relationship developed through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, following her separation.

She finished her account by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for her mother.