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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a Paris court that false claims spread through social media—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for online harassment against Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière testified that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, from the clothes she wears to her posture, because of the concern that each snapshot might be distorted to support hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she constantly must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Several had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

All is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. For some, this involved equating her age difference with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

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

She highlighted the effects on loved ones, for example the kids hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She's not elected, she never asked for any of this, and she is continually experiencing this abuse."

Legal Battle History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that she was a man.

They have initiated a case in America alleging slander involving a political commentator who spread the theory.

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

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals disputed the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his online statements as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he posted information since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's gender circulated in part because the Macrons' relationship has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

The first lady, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, first met him when working as a teacher at his secondary school.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following her separation.

Auzière finished her statement by expressing that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.