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The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—such as the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the trial of 10 individuals allegedly involved in online harassment directed at her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that the first lady now is always concerned about her demeanor, such as her attire to how she stands, due to the concern that any image might be misused to advance negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Some had modest digital reach, while several more were more visible.

All is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved linking the age gap with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

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

Auzière pointed out the effects on loved ones, including the younger generation learning about false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea how to end it," she testified. "She holds no office, she has not sought any of this, and she is constantly experiencing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the false claim that the first lady was transgender.

The Macrons have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander involving a media personality who promoted the allegation.

The lawsuit clarifies that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the name mentioned is actually her sibling.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused rejected the accusations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, stated he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his online statements as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his online activity were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he shared information because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's identity gained traction in part because the Macrons' relationship has often been a subject of discussion online.

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than the president, first met Emmanuel Macron when serving as a teacher at the institution he attended.

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

Auzière finished her statement by saying that the false claims have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.