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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the trial of 10 individuals accused of online harassment against Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that her mother now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, because of the apprehension that every photograph may be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she systematically needs to be careful to what she wears, her posture, regardless of her activities in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. Some had modest digital reach, while others were more prominent.

Each one is charged with posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved comparing her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Scarcely a day passes when a person does not talk this to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as the younger generation hearing false assertions like "She is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to end it," Auzière stated. "She holds no office, she never asked for any of this, and she is continually experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that she is a man.

The couple have pursued a case in America alleging slander involving a media personality who amplified the claim.

The case asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the individual referenced is actually her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, a few individuals disputed the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A well-known publicist argued that his online activity were meant to be "satire" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "free speech".
• A third defendant testified he posted content since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's identity circulated to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged two decades older than the president, initially encountered him when working as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their relationship grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to her divorce.

She concluded her account by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.