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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the groundless claim that the French first lady is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the trial of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse against the first lady.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, including the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the apprehension that any image might be distorted to fuel negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she systematically must be cautious to her outfits, her body language, irrespective of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for internet-based bullying. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

Every defendant is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved equating the age gap with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they could receive a maximum of two years in jail.

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, explained how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her physical state" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Not a day goes by when a person does not talk this to her."

She pointed out the impact on her relatives, for example the kids hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," she testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the inaccurate allegation that she was male.

They have pursued a case in America alleging slander involving a political commentator who amplified the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the accusation is completely false and points out that the individual referenced is actually her brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, some of the accused denied the accusations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, claimed he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer argued that his online activity were presented as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• Another individual explained he shared information since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding the first lady's identity gained traction partly because their marriage has often been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than the president, originally knew the future president when working as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through the school's theatre programme, and they married in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's separation.

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