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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—among them the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the court case of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse against her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

She stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the apprehension that any image may be misused to fuel hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, her posture, irrespective of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had modest digital reach, while others were better known.

All is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. For some, this involved comparing the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from her mother's initial union, explained how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her physical state" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day passes when an individual fails to mention this to her."

Auzière emphasized the effects on her relatives, such as her grandchildren being exposed to hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "She was born male".

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

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a extended court case targeting the false claim that the first lady is a man.

The couple have initiated a case in America alleging slander involving a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The case asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is actually her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

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

• An individual, serving as a local official, stated he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A fiction writer claimed that his posts were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he disseminated posts since he thought it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction to some extent because their union has long been a topic of comment online.

She, who is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a teacher at his school.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they wed in 2007, following her divorce.

Auzière finished her statement by stating that the baseless rumors have produced a "storm that does not cease" for her mother.