🔗 Share this article False Assertions on Social Media Negatively Impacted Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Daughter Tells the Tribunal The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations online—such as the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being. Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron. Consequences on Personal Routine She explained that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as her attire to her posture, because of the concern that each snapshot might be misused to fuel negative campaigns. "The result is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, her body language, no matter what her actions in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges. Accused Individuals and Charges Ten individuals, aged 41 to 60, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had modest digital reach, while others were more prominent. Each one is accused of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved comparing her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons. If convicted, they could receive up to two years in prison. Consequences for Loved Ones Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have led to a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness". She said, "Hardly a day passes when an individual avoids discussing this to her." Auzière highlighted the effects on the family, such as the younger generation learning about false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "She is your grandfather". "She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she has not sought any of this, and she is continually facing these attacks." Court Case Background The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is supposedly transgender. The couple have also filed a case in America over false statements against a conservative podcaster who spread the theory. The legal filing states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the name mentioned is actually her brother. Trial Testimonies During the trial, several defendants rejected the charges. One defendant, serving as a local official, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his online statements as ironic. A fiction writer claimed that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and expressed concern that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression". An art gallery owner said he disseminated content as he believed it was an international matter with "impact on the nation". Relationship Background The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's identity spread partly because their marriage has long been a point of interest in digital spaces. The first lady, being 24 years older than her husband, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at the institution he attended. Their bond evolved through drama activities, and they wed in the following year, after her separation. She concluded her testimony by expressing that the false claims have created a "storm that does not cease" for her mother.