🔗 Share this article

Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that false claims online—among them the baseless theory that she was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a legal professional, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse directed at her mother.

Effects on Personal Routine

She explained that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, including her fashion choices to her posture, due to the concern that each snapshot might be manipulated to fuel negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, how she holds herself, regardless of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Several had limited online influence, while others were better known.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. For some, this involved equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in prison.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's initial union, described how the false claims have resulted in a "decline of her health" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière highlighted the repercussions on loved ones, such as the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She was born male".

"She does not know how to end it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the inaccurate allegation that she is supposedly male.

The Macrons have also filed a case in America alleging slander against a media personality who amplified the allegation.

The case clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, several defendants disputed the charges.

• An individual, holding a public position, stated he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as ironic.
• Another defendant claimed that his posts were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• Another individual explained he shared posts since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding the first lady's sex gained traction partly because their union has often been a point of interest on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, aged two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, first met him when serving as a educator at the institution he attended.

The connection between them evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

Auzière finished her statement by expressing that the baseless rumors have produced a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.