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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that misleading allegations spread through social media—such as the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse directed at the first lady.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, including her attire to how she stands, due to the concern that any image could be distorted to advance negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly needs to be careful to her outfits, her body language, irrespective of her actions in her daily life," she testified.

Defendants and Allegations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while the rest were better known.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this included linking the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they face up to two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from her mother's previous marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "deterioration of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She testified, "Not a day goes by when a person avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on the family, such as her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea how to end it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought anything, and she is continually experiencing these assaults."

Legal Battle Background

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that she is transgender.

The Macrons have also filed a US lawsuit over false statements against a media personality who spread the allegation.

The case asserts that the accusation is completely false and identifies that the person cited is in fact her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants rejected the accusations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his social media content as satirical.
• A fiction writer claimed that his online activity were meant to be "satire" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant said he posted information because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's identity circulated to some extent because their union has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

She, being two decades older than her husband, first met Emmanuel Macron when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to her separation.

Auzière concluded her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have produced a "storm that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.