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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a tribunal in Paris that false claims spread through social media—such as the groundless claim that she is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the trial of ten people accused of internet-based abuse directed at her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière explained that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, from her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, due to the fear that each snapshot might be misused to support hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically needs to be careful to her outfits, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière informed the judges.

Defendants and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to equating her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive up to two years in prison.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "deterioration of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing these claims to her."

She highlighted the impact on loved ones, such as the younger generation hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Court Case Context

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a broader legal battle targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

The Macrons have pursued a case in America over false statements involving a political commentator who amplified the claim.

The legal filing clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is really Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his social media content as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could endanger "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner said he disseminated content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because their marriage has frequently been a topic of comment online.

The first lady, aged two decades older than her husband, first met the future president when she was a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their bond evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's divorce.

Auzière finished her testimony by stating that the inaccurate allegations have created a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.