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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that she is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals allegedly involved in internet-based abuse directed at her mother.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

She explained that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, from her fashion choices to her posture, due to the concern that each snapshot might be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she constantly needs to be careful to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court.

Those on Trial and Charges

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for online harassment. Several had a small social media following, while others were more prominent.

Every defendant is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this extended to comparing the age gap with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Not a day passes when an individual fails to mention this to her."

She highlighted the effects on loved ones, such as the kids being exposed to hurtful comments like "She is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she stated. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is constantly facing these assaults."

Court Case History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the inaccurate allegation that she is supposedly male.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements involving a political commentator who spread the claim.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is entirely inaccurate and points out that the name mentioned is actually her sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, some of the accused disputed the charges.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his posts were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the trial could undermine "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant explained he shared posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The false theory concerning the first lady's identity circulated partly because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged 24 years older than the president, initially encountered the future president when she was a educator at his secondary school.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they married in 2007, subsequent to her divorce.

Auzière concluded her account by saying that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "chaos that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.