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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that she is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse targeting the first lady.

Impact on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the concern that each snapshot may be misused to fuel hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, regardless of she's doing in her daily life," Auzière told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. A few had a small social media following, while several more were better known.

Every defendant is alleged to have making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. For some, this extended to comparing her age difference with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's initial union, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day passes when a person fails to mention the issue to her."

She emphasized the effects on the family, such as the kids hearing malicious statements like "She is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually experiencing these assaults."

Legal Battle Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight against the baseless theory that she is supposedly a man.

The couple have pursued a US lawsuit over false statements against a media personality who amplified the claim.

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

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, stated he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his online statements as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his social media shares were presented as "humor" and expressed concern that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant explained he shared posts because he felt it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory concerning the first lady's sex spread to some extent because their union has often been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

She, aged two decades older than the president, first met him when she was a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them grew through drama activities, and they wed in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's divorce.

Auzière wrapped up her statement by saying that the false claims have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.