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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—including the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people accused of internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She stated that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about how she looks, including her attire to the way she carries herself, as a result of the concern that each snapshot may be manipulated to advance negative campaigns.

"The result is that she systematically needs to be careful to her clothing, her posture, irrespective of her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while others were better known.

Every defendant is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. Among them, this extended to equating the disparity in years with her husband to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive up to two years in jail.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

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

She emphasized the impact on her relatives, for example her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "Brigitte is lying" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is constantly subjected to these attacks."

Legal Battle Background

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 case in America over false statements involving a conservative podcaster who amplified the theory.

The legal filing asserts that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the person cited is really her brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were presented as "irony" and voiced worry that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner testified he disseminated information as he believed it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding the first lady's gender circulated to some extent because their marriage has often been a point of interest in digital spaces.

She, who is significantly older than the president, first met Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at his school.

Their bond developed through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in that year, subsequent to her separation.

She finished her testimony by saying that the false claims have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.