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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that the first lady now is always concerned about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, due to the concern that every photograph might be distorted to fuel malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, regardless of her activities in her daily life," she testified.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Some had limited online influence, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this involved linking the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they face as much as 24 months in jail.

Family Impact

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's previous marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She highlighted the repercussions on her relatives, for example her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for any of this, and she is permanently experiencing these attacks."

Court Case Background

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight targeting the inaccurate allegation that she was transgender.

The couple have also filed a case in America for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who amplified the theory.

The legal filing asserts that the claim is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is in fact her sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, a few individuals denied the charges.

• One defendant, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were intended as "humor" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he posted information since he thought it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction in part because their union has long been a topic of comment online.

The first lady, who is two decades older than her husband, originally knew the future president when working as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her testimony by stating that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for the first lady.