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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people facing charges for online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, including the clothes she wears to her posture, because of the fear that each snapshot might be manipulated to fuel negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she systematically needs to be careful to what she wears, her posture, irrespective of her activities in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Charges

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while others were more prominent.

Every defendant is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's personal life. Among them, this involved linking the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from her mother's initial union, explained how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her health" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when a person fails to mention this to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on loved ones, including her grandchildren being exposed to malicious statements like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she stated. "She holds no office, she has not sought public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings History

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a extended court case addressing the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

The couple have pursued a legal action in the United States for defamation involving a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The lawsuit clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and notes that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his social media shares were intended as "satire" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he shared content because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction partly because their marriage has long been a topic of comment online.

She, being two decades older than the president, first met the future president when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship developed through theatrical projects, and they wed in 2007, after her divorce.

She concluded her account by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.