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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

She, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the trial of 10 individuals facing charges for digital bullying targeting her mother.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, from the clothes she wears to how she stands, due to the fear that any image may be distorted to advance negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she always must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. Some had a small social media following, while several more were more prominent.

All is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this included linking her age difference with her husband to inappropriate terms.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from her mother's first marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She said, "Hardly a day passes when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her."

She highlighted the repercussions on the family, for example her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "Brigitte is lying" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought any of this, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a broader legal battle against the baseless theory that the first lady is a man.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States for defamation targeting a media personality who promoted the claim.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals denied the allegations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his posts were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner said he disseminated information because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's identity spread in part because their union has long been a subject of discussion online.

The first lady, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered the future president when she was a educator at his secondary school.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they married in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have created a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.