🔗 Share this article False Claims on Social Media Damaged Brigitte Macron's Quality of Life, Daughter Tells the Tribunal Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that false claims online—such as the baseless theory that she was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence. She, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the trial of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against her mother. Consequences on Everyday Activities Auzière testified that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the concern that each snapshot may be misused to support malicious comments. "The outcome is that she constantly must be cautious to her outfits, her posture, irrespective of she's doing in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges. Accused Individuals and Allegations Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while others were better known. Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this included comparing the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels. Upon being found guilty, they face up to two years in prison. Family Impact Auzière, one of three children from her mother's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence". She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when someone avoids discussing the issue to her." She highlighted the impact on the family, such as her grandchildren being exposed to malicious statements like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather". "She has no idea how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently facing this abuse." Legal Battle Background The Paris trial is the latest phase in a broader legal battle against the baseless theory that she was male. The couple have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a media personality who promoted the theory. The case states that the accusation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother. Accused Individuals' Statements During the trial, a few individuals denied the charges. One defendant, serving as a local official, claimed he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as satirical. A well-known publicist argued that his posts were intended as "satire" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "freedom of expression". An art gallery owner explained he posted posts since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country". Relationship Background The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because the Macrons' relationship has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces. She, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered the future president when serving as a teacher at the institution he attended. Their bond developed through drama activities, and they married in the following year, after her marriage dissolution. She concluded her testimony by stating that the baseless rumors have caused a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.