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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that false claims spread through social media—among them the unfounded rumor that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a legal professional, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people accused of digital bullying targeting her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

Auzière testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her attire to her posture, because of the concern that any image might be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, no matter what her activities in everyday routine," she testified.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for digital abuse. Some had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this involved equating the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they face as much as 24 months in prison.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from her mother's first marriage, explained how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her physical state" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when a person does not talk the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the effects on loved ones, including the younger generation being exposed to hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "She is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly facing this abuse."

Court Case Context

This case is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight against the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly male.

They have also filed a case in America over false statements involving a media personality who amplified the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the accusation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is in fact her sibling.

Trial Testimonies

In court, some of the accused rejected the allegations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his posts as satirical.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the trial could undermine "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he posted content because he felt it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction in part because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion on the internet.

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

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

She finished her testimony by stating that the false claims have produced a "storm that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.