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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—among them the baseless theory that the French first lady is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants allegedly involved in digital bullying directed at Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about how she looks, from her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the fear that every photograph may be distorted to support malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she constantly has to pay attention to her outfits, how she holds herself, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

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

Each one is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. Among them, this included linking the age gap with the French president to inappropriate terms.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Not a day passes when someone avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on her relatives, including the younger generation hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to stop it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she has not sought anything, and she is continually experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that she was transgender.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander targeting a political commentator who spread the theory.

The lawsuit states that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were presented as "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual said he shared information since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor concerning the first lady's gender spread to some extent because their union has long been a subject of discussion online.

Brigitte Macron, who is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when working as a teacher at his school.

Their bond developed through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her statement by saying that the false claims have created a "storm that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.