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The French first lady's child, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—such as the groundless claim that the French first lady was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, from her attire to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that each snapshot might be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to her outfits, her posture, regardless of her activities in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Some had a small social media following, while several more were better known.

Every defendant is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this extended to equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the false claims have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day passes when an individual does not talk the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on her relatives, including the younger generation being exposed to hurtful comments like "She is lying" or "She was born male".

"She does not know what to do about it," she testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought any of this, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings History

This case is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that she is a man.

The couple have pursued a legal action in the United States alleging slander involving a political commentator who spread the theory.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is completely false and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals denied the charges.

• One defendant, holding a public position, claimed he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as ironic.
• Another defendant stated that his social media shares were intended as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual testified he disseminated posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's sex spread to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a subject of discussion online.

Brigitte Macron, being 24 years older than the president, originally knew the future president when serving as a educator at his school.

The connection between them grew through the school's theatre programme, and they married in the following year, following her divorce.

She concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have caused a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.