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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for digital bullying targeting the first lady.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She testified that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, including her attire to the way she carries herself, due to the fear that each snapshot might be misused to advance hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, her body language, irrespective of her actions in her daily life," she told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while others were better known.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to equating the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face up to two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from her mother's initial union, explained how the baseless rumors have led to a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when an individual does not talk this to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on her relatives, including the younger generation being exposed to hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," she testified. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is constantly subjected to these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that the first lady is transgender.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America for defamation involving a media personality who promoted the theory.

The case clarifies that the accusation is completely false and notes that the person cited is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

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

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his social media content as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his online activity were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he shared posts since he thought it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The baseless rumor concerning the first lady's gender gained traction partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a topic of comment on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than the president, first met Emmanuel Macron when working as a instructor at his school.

Their relationship developed through theatrical projects, and they married in the following year, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

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