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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—including the baseless theory that the French first lady is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, was called as a witness in the trial of 10 individuals allegedly involved in online harassment directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Daily Life

Auzière stated that her mother now worries constantly about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the fear that each snapshot could be manipulated to advance hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she constantly must be cautious to her clothing, her body language, no matter what her activities in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this included linking the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from her mother's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Not a day passes when a person fails to mention this to her."

Auzière emphasized the repercussions on loved ones, for example the kids learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She holds no office, she never asked for anything, and she is continually experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

They have pursued a US lawsuit alleging slander targeting a media personality who amplified the allegation.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as ironic.
• Another defendant claimed that his online activity were meant to be "irony" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner testified he disseminated information since he thought it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's identity circulated to some extent because their marriage has often been a point of interest on the internet.

She, aged 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered him when serving as a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them developed through drama activities, and they married in that year, following her separation.

Auzière concluded her testimony by saying that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "whirlwind that never stops" for her mother.