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The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—such as the baseless theory that she was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals facing charges for digital bullying against Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She explained that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the fear that each snapshot may be distorted to advance malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her outfits, her posture, regardless of her actions in her daily life," she testified.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while others 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 Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

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

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from her mother's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "deterioration of her health" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Hardly a day passes when an individual does not talk the issue to her."

She pointed out the effects on the family, such as the kids hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure what to do about it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is constantly facing these attacks."

Legal Battle History

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case addressing the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is supposedly transgender.

They have also filed a US lawsuit alleging slander involving a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The case asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is really her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

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

• An individual, holding a public position, stated he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were presented as "satire" and voiced worry that the legal action could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he disseminated information because he felt it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's identity circulated to some extent because their marriage has long been a point of interest online.

The first lady, who is 24 years older than her husband, first met him when serving as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they married in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's separation.

Auzière wrapped up her account by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have created a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.