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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—among them the groundless claim that she was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants allegedly involved in online harassment directed at the first lady.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, including her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, because of the fear that any image could be misused to advance negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, regardless of she's doing in her daily life," she testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Some had a small social media following, while several more were better known.

Every defendant is alleged to have making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. For some, this involved equating her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to up to two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from her mother's first marriage, described how the false claims have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her."

She pointed out the impact on her relatives, such as her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "She is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case against the baseless theory that the first lady was transgender.

They have pursued a case in America over false statements involving a media personality who promoted the theory.

The lawsuit states that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his posts as satirical.
• A fiction writer claimed that his online activity were presented as "irony" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner said he posted information because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The inaccurate claim concerning the first lady's identity gained traction in part because the Macrons' relationship has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

The first lady, being significantly older than the president, originally knew him when she was a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through theatrical projects, and they married in the following year, after her marriage dissolution.

She finished her testimony by stating that the baseless rumors have produced a "whirlwind that never stops" for her mother.