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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the baseless theory that the French first lady is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

She testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the concern that every photograph might be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she systematically has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, irrespective of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while others were better known.

Every defendant is accused of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this extended to equating the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She pointed out the impact on loved ones, such as the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," she stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle targeting the false claim that she is transgender.

The couple have initiated a US lawsuit for defamation against a conservative podcaster who amplified the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals denied the allegations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer claimed that his online activity were meant to be "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual said he disseminated information as he believed it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Past Context

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's gender spread in part because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than her husband, originally knew him when working as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they married in the following year, following her marriage dissolution.

She finished her account by saying that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.