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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the groundless claim that the French first lady was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the trial of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse targeting the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

She stated that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, due to the fear that any image may be misused to advance negative campaigns.

"The result is that she constantly needs to be careful to what she wears, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in everyday routine," she testified.

Defendants and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. A few had limited online influence, while others were more prominent.

Each one is accused of spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this extended to linking the age gap with the French president to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in jail.

Effect on Relatives

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, explained how the false claims have resulted in a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She said, "Scarcely a day passes when a person avoids discussing these claims to her."

She emphasized the impact on the family, such as her grandchildren hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know what to do about it," she stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue anything, and she is constantly experiencing these assaults."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a broader legal battle targeting the baseless theory that she was transgender.

The Macrons have also filed a legal action in the United States over false statements against a conservative podcaster who spread the allegation.

The case states that the allegation is completely false and identifies that the name mentioned is actually her sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, some of the accused disputed the accusations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as ironic.
• Another defendant argued that his online activity were meant to be "satire" and expressed concern that the trial could undermine "free speech".
• Another individual testified he disseminated posts as he believed it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Past Context

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's identity spread to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet.

She, being 24 years older than the president, originally knew the future president when serving as a teacher at his school.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they wed in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière concluded her testimony by saying that the inaccurate allegations have created a "chaos that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.