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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that she was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people accused of digital bullying against Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the concern that any image could be misused to support hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Defendants and Allegations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this involved equating her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

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

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from her mother's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when someone fails to mention these claims to her."

She pointed out the effects on her relatives, such as the younger generation being exposed to hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought anything, and she is permanently experiencing this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the false claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

The Macrons have pursued a legal action in the United States for defamation targeting a media personality who promoted the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the individual referenced is actually her sibling.

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused disputed the charges.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as satirical.
• Another defendant stated that his social media shares were presented as "humor" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he shared content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding the first lady's sex gained traction in part because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, first met Emmanuel Macron when serving as a educator at the institution he attended.

The connection between them developed through the school's theatre programme, and they married in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière concluded her statement by saying that the baseless rumors have produced a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.