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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a witness in the court case of ten people facing charges for digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Daily Life

She explained that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, including her attire to the way she carries herself, because of the apprehension that each snapshot may be distorted to fuel negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for online harassment. A few had limited online influence, while others were more prominent.

All is charged with posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this involved linking the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a family member from her mother's initial union, stated how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day goes by when someone avoids discussing these claims to her."

She highlighted the impact on the family, such as the kids being exposed to false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She is actually a man".

"She does not know how to end it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought anything, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that she is supposedly transgender.

The couple have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander involving a conservative podcaster who amplified the claim.

The lawsuit states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the person cited is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused denied the charges.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his social media content as ironic.
• Another defendant stated that his online activity were meant to be "humor" and expressed concern that the legal action could endanger "free speech".
• Another individual explained he posted posts since he thought it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The false theory concerning the first lady's gender circulated partly because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a topic of comment online.

She, who is significantly older than the president, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

The connection between them grew through the school's theatre programme, and they married in 2007, after her divorce.

Auzière finished her account by expressing that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.