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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse directed at the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that her mother now worries constantly about her appearance, from her attire to how she stands, due to the concern that any image might be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she constantly must be cautious to her outfits, her body language, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are on trial for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while several more were more prominent.

All is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this extended to linking the age gap with the French president to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive up to two years in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "worsening of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day passes when someone fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière highlighted the impact on the family, for example the kids hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is permanently experiencing these attacks."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that she is supposedly a man.

The Macrons have also filed a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who amplified the allegation.

The lawsuit asserts that the accusation is totally unfounded and notes that the name mentioned is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals disputed the accusations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• Another defendant stated that his posts were presented as "humor" and expressed concern that the legal action could endanger "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant said he disseminated posts because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding the first lady's gender circulated in part because their union has frequently been a subject of discussion online.

Brigitte Macron, being two decades older than the president, originally knew the future president when she was a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their bond grew through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in the following year, subsequent to her divorce.

She concluded her statement by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.