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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, was called as a testifier in the trial of ten people accused of digital bullying against her mother.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, from the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the fear that every photograph could be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, how she holds herself, regardless of her actions in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while others were more visible.

All is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to comparing the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, described how the baseless rumors have led to a "worsening of her physical state" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She said, "Not a day goes by when an individual fails to mention this to her."

She highlighted the impact on loved ones, including the kids hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought anything, and she is permanently subjected to this abuse."

Court Case Background

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle against the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements against a media personality who amplified the allegation.

The legal filing states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, several defendants denied the accusations.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, stated he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his online statements as ironic.
• A fiction writer argued that his online activity were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could undermine "free speech".
• Another individual explained he disseminated content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim concerning the first lady's sex circulated partly because their union has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered him when working as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her account by stating that the false claims have produced a "storm that continues endlessly" for her mother.