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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, testified to a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the baseless theory that the French first lady is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse against her mother.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, from the clothes she wears to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that any image may be distorted to support malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she constantly needs to be careful to her clothing, how she holds herself, regardless of she's doing in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while others were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this extended to equating her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive up to two years in jail.

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from her mother's previous marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "worsening of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when someone does not talk this to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on the family, including the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought any of this, and she is permanently experiencing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the inaccurate allegation that she was a man.

The Macrons have initiated a legal action in the United States over false statements against a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The case clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the individual referenced is really her brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, asserted he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his social media content as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his social media shares were presented as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he shared content because he felt it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has long been a subject of discussion on the internet.

The first lady, being 24 years older than her husband, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when serving as a teacher at his school.

The connection between them grew through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following her divorce.

She concluded her account by saying that the false claims have produced a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.