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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

She, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the trial of ten people accused of online harassment directed at her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

She stated that the first lady now worries constantly about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the apprehension that any image might be manipulated to advance hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically has to pay attention to her outfits, her posture, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while the rest were better known.

Each one is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. For some, this involved linking her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

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

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Not a day passes when someone avoids discussing the issue to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on her relatives, such as the younger generation hearing malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She does not know what to do about it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America over false statements involving a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The legal filing asserts that the allegation is completely false and identifies that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals denied the charges.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his social media shares were intended as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he disseminated posts since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

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

Brigitte Macron, aged significantly older than her husband, originally knew the future president when working as a teacher at his secondary school.

The connection between them evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière finished her statement by stating that the inaccurate allegations have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.