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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—including the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people allegedly involved in digital bullying directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, from the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, due to the fear that every photograph may be distorted to advance negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to her outfits, how she holds herself, regardless of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for internet-based bullying. Some had a small social media following, while others were better known.

All is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. For some, this involved comparing her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they face a maximum of two years in prison.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from her mother's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when someone does not talk the issue to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on the family, such as the younger generation being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know what to do about it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she never asked for anything, and she is constantly subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that Brigitte Macron was a man.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements targeting a political commentator who amplified the theory.

The case clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and points out that the individual referenced is actually her brother.

Defendants' Responses

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

• One defendant, holding a public position, claimed he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A well-known publicist argued that his social media shares were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the trial could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he disseminated information because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's gender circulated in part because their marriage has often been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered the future president when serving as a teacher at his school.

Their bond grew through the school's theatre programme, and they married in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière finished her testimony by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.