Tiphaine Auzière, the 41-year-old daughter of Brigitte Macron, has testified in a Paris court about the severe impact of sexist cyber-bullying and conspiracy theories on her mother’s health and daily life. As the step-daughter of French President Emmanuel Macron, Auzière took the stand during the trial of 10 individuals accused of spreading baseless claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender and sexuality. These allegations, which suggest she is a transgender woman, have plagued the 72-year-old first lady for years. Auzière emphasized the emotional and physical toll these attacks have taken on her mother, stating that Brigitte has had to meticulously manage her public image to avoid fueling the rumors. She also highlighted the broader impact on their family, particularly the harassment faced by her grandchildren at school. The defendants, ranging from 41 to 65 years old, include an elected official, a gallery owner, and a teacher. Among them is Aurélien Poirson-Atlan, who accused Brigitte Macron of being transgender and described the couple’s 24-year age gap as ‘state-sanctioned paedophilia.’ Poirson-Atlan defended his actions as satire, while others claimed they were exercising their ‘freedom of expression.’ Prosecutors are seeking suspended prison sentences of three to 12 months and fines up to €8,000 ($9,300) for the accused. The Macrons have vowed to present photographic and scientific evidence to disprove the allegations, including in a separate case against US influencer Candace Owens. Brigitte Macron, who first met her husband when she was his teacher, has faced relentless scrutiny since their marriage in 2007.
Brigitte Macron’s life ‘deteriorated’ after alleged cyber-bullying, daughter says
