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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the groundless claim that she is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people facing charges for digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, because of the apprehension that each snapshot might be distorted to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, her posture, no matter what she's doing in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for online harassment. Several had a small social media following, while others were more visible.

All is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. For some, this involved linking the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they face up to two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

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

She emphasized the impact on loved ones, such as the kids hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure what to do about it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she never asked for any of this, and she is constantly facing these assaults."

Court Case Context

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that Brigitte Macron was male.

They have pursued a case in America over false statements against a political commentator who spread the allegation.

The case asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his posts as humorous.
• Another defendant stated that his social media shares were presented as "humor" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he posted information as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's identity circulated to some extent because their union has frequently been a topic of comment online.

She, being significantly older than her husband, first met Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their relationship developed through theatrical projects, and they married in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She concluded her account by saying that the false claims have produced a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.