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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—including the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the court case of ten people accused of online harassment directed at her mother.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, such as her fashion choices to how she stands, because of the fear that every photograph could be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her activities in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Ten individuals, aged 41 to 60, are in court for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while the rest were more visible.

All is charged with posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. Among them, this included equating her age difference with the French president to offensive labels.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to up to two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

She, one of three children from her mother's first marriage, explained how the false claims have led to a "deterioration of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as the kids learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for public attention, and she is constantly experiencing these attacks."

Legal Battle History

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States alleging slander involving a political commentator who spread the allegation.

The case states that the allegation is totally unfounded and points out that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• An individual, holding a public position, claimed he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his social media shares were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared content as he believed it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The baseless rumor about the first lady's identity gained traction partly because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a subject of discussion online.

The first lady, aged 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered the future president when she was a instructor at his secondary school.

Their relationship evolved through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, after her marriage dissolution.

She finished her account by expressing that the false claims have caused a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.