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The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—such as the groundless claim that she had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals facing charges for digital bullying against the first lady.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, including the clothes she wears to her posture, as a result of the concern that any image might be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, regardless of she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while several more were more prominent.

All is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this involved equating the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She explained, "Hardly a day passes when a person avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on the family, such as the younger generation being exposed to hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she never asked for anything, and she is continually facing these attacks."

Legal Battle Background

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight against the baseless theory that she was transgender.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a media personality who amplified the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, a few individuals disputed the accusations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his online statements as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his social media shares were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could endanger "free speech".
• Another individual explained he shared content because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's identity spread partly because the Macrons' relationship has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, aged significantly older than her husband, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when serving as a educator at his secondary school.

Their bond developed through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, following her divorce.

Auzière concluded her account by stating that the false claims have produced a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.