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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants allegedly involved in digital bullying directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She explained that the first lady now worries constantly about her demeanor, such as her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the concern that any image may be distorted to support negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she constantly needs to be careful to her outfits, how she holds herself, no matter what her actions in everyday routine," Auzière told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for digital abuse. Some had a small social media following, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is charged with posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. For some, this included comparing her age difference with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She said, "Not a day passes when an individual avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière highlighted the impact on the family, such as her grandchildren being exposed to hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue anything, and she is continually experiencing this abuse."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that she was a man.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States for defamation targeting a media personality who promoted the allegation.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is completely false and notes that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

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

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• A fiction writer claimed that his online activity were meant to be "humor" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he posted information since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's identity spread partly because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet.

She, aged 24 years older than her husband, originally knew the future president when serving as a educator at his secondary school.

Their bond grew through the school's theatre programme, and they married in the following year, following her separation.

Auzière concluded her statement by saying that the inaccurate allegations have created a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.