In a poignant testimony during the second day of a Paris trial, Tiphaine Auzière, the daughter of France’s first lady Brigitte Macron, detailed the profound impact of cyberbullying on her mother’s life. The trial involves ten individuals accused of spreading malicious claims online, including allegations about Brigitte Macron’s gender and sexuality, as well as insinuations linking the 24-year age gap between her and President Emmanuel Macron to “pedophilia.” Some of these posts have garnered tens of thousands of views. Auzière emphasized the deterioration in her mother’s living conditions, stating, “She cannot ignore the horrible things said about her.” She also highlighted the misuse of Macron’s images online, forcing her to be cautious about her appearance and daily life. The defendants, including an elected official, a teacher, and a computer scientist, argued that their comments were intended as humor or satire and expressed confusion over the charges. If convicted, they face up to two years in prison. Brigitte Macron did not attend the trial, and a verdict is expected at a later date. Auzière also revealed the broader impact on the family, particularly on her children and grandchildren, who face taunts at school. The Macron family has long been targeted by conspiracy theories alleging that Brigitte was born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux, a claim they have consistently denied. In July, the Macrons filed a defamation suit in a Delaware court against U.S. conservative influencer Candace Owens, seeking substantial damages if she continues to propagate these claims. Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron, married since 2007, first met when he was her student at a high school in France. Emmanuel Macron has served as France’s president since 2017.
Brigitte Macron’s daughter testifies about alleged cyberbullying of France’s first lady
