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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a Paris court that misleading allegations online—such as the baseless theory that the French first lady is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants allegedly involved in digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that the first lady now is always concerned about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to her posture, due to the apprehension that each snapshot may be distorted to fuel malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, regardless of she's doing in her daily life," she told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Ten individuals, aged 41 to 60, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while others were more visible.

Every defendant is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. For some, this involved linking the disparity in years with the French president to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they could receive up to two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from her mother's initial union, explained how the false claims have caused a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual fails to mention this to her."

Auzière highlighted the impact on the family, including the younger generation being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Court Case Background

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight against the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

They have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who amplified the theory.

The lawsuit states that the allegation is completely false and points out that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, some of the accused disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, asserted he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as satirical.
• A well-known publicist argued that his posts were presented as "irony" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he posted information since he thought it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because their marriage has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

She, being significantly older than her husband, originally knew him when she was a educator at his school.

The connection between them grew through theatrical projects, and they wed in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière finished her statement by expressing that the baseless rumors have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.