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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that false claims circulating on the internet—such as the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in digital bullying targeting her mother.

Impact on Daily Life

Auzière explained that her mother now is always concerned about how she looks, such as her attire to her posture, due to the fear that any image might be distorted to fuel negative campaigns.

"The result is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while others were better known.

All is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved comparing her age difference with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they could receive as much as 24 months in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She said, "Not a day goes by when an individual does not talk this to her."

Auzière pointed out the impact on loved ones, including the kids learning about malicious statements like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure what to do about it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings Background

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the false claim that the first lady is supposedly transgender.

The couple have initiated a case in America for defamation against a media personality who spread the claim.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the name mentioned is really Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

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

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to cause harm" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his posts were intended as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner testified he posted information since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's gender circulated to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

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

Their relationship grew through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, following her divorce.

She concluded her testimony by saying that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.