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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that false claims spread through social media—such as the unfounded rumor that she is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for digital bullying against her mother.

Impact on Daily Life

Auzière explained that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, including her attire to her posture, because of the apprehension that each snapshot may be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her outfits, her posture, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. Several had limited online influence, while several more were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's identity. For some, this extended to linking the age gap with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her well-being" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when someone does not talk the issue to her."

Auzière pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, including her grandchildren being exposed to malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought any of this, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the false claim that the first lady is supposedly transgender.

The couple have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who amplified the claim.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the name mentioned is really her brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants denied the accusations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, stated he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant argued that his online activity were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual explained he shared information since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction partly because their union has long been a topic of comment online.

The first lady, being 24 years older than the president, first met Emmanuel Macron when serving as a educator at his school.

Their relationship grew through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in 2007, following her separation.

She concluded her account by expressing that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.