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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—including the groundless claim that she was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a witness in the trial of 10 individuals facing charges for online harassment against Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, including her attire to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that each snapshot could be distorted to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while others were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. Among them, this involved comparing the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "deterioration of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when a person avoids discussing this to her."

She pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as the younger generation learning about false assertions like "She is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

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

Judicial Proceedings Background

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that the first lady is supposedly transgender.

The couple have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The lawsuit asserts that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the person cited is actually her brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, a few individuals disputed the charges.

• An individual, holding a public position, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as ironic.
• Another defendant stated that his online activity were presented as "satire" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he shared content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction in part because their marriage has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

She, who is 24 years older than the president, originally knew him when she was a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, following her separation.

Auzière wrapped up her account by expressing that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that never stops" for the first lady.