A French First Lady's Life Under Siege: Daughter Reveals the True Cost of Online Harassment
The case against Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, has taken a personal turn as her daughter took to the stand to reveal the devastating impact of online harassment on her mother's life. Tiphaine Auzière, 41, a lawyer and one of three children from Brigitte's first marriage, described how false claims that her mother was born a man had become a daily source of stress for her, making her worry constantly about what she wears and how she presents herself in public.
The trial, which has seen 10 people accused of online harassment of Brigitte Macron face trial, has shed light on the distressing experience of living with the constant threat of false accusations. Auzière recounted how her mother's image was being distorted online, with private photographs shared without consent and accompanied by hurtful comments. The relentless nature of these attacks had become a "whirlwind that never stops," leaving Brigitte Macron feeling like she can't enjoy her daily life without fear of being targeted.
The family's relationship has been subject to intense scrutiny online, which some have used to fuel false claims about Brigitte Macron's identity. Her daughter described how her grandchildren were also being affected by these baseless accusations, hearing hurtful comments that branded Brigitte Macron as lying or pretending to be someone she is not.
The trial comes as the Macrons have taken legal action against Candace Owens, a conservative podcaster who has amplified and repeated the false claim. The couple's lawsuit states that the accusation that Brigitte Macron is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux is completely false and that Trogneux is actually her older brother.
As the trial continues, it remains to be seen how justice will be served for those who have suffered online harassment at the hands of Brigitte Macron's detractors. One thing is clear, however: the impact on her family has been devastating, and the ongoing threat of false accusations has become a constant companion for this devoted mother and grandmother.
The case against Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, has taken a personal turn as her daughter took to the stand to reveal the devastating impact of online harassment on her mother's life. Tiphaine Auzière, 41, a lawyer and one of three children from Brigitte's first marriage, described how false claims that her mother was born a man had become a daily source of stress for her, making her worry constantly about what she wears and how she presents herself in public.
The trial, which has seen 10 people accused of online harassment of Brigitte Macron face trial, has shed light on the distressing experience of living with the constant threat of false accusations. Auzière recounted how her mother's image was being distorted online, with private photographs shared without consent and accompanied by hurtful comments. The relentless nature of these attacks had become a "whirlwind that never stops," leaving Brigitte Macron feeling like she can't enjoy her daily life without fear of being targeted.
The family's relationship has been subject to intense scrutiny online, which some have used to fuel false claims about Brigitte Macron's identity. Her daughter described how her grandchildren were also being affected by these baseless accusations, hearing hurtful comments that branded Brigitte Macron as lying or pretending to be someone she is not.
The trial comes as the Macrons have taken legal action against Candace Owens, a conservative podcaster who has amplified and repeated the false claim. The couple's lawsuit states that the accusation that Brigitte Macron is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux is completely false and that Trogneux is actually her older brother.
As the trial continues, it remains to be seen how justice will be served for those who have suffered online harassment at the hands of Brigitte Macron's detractors. One thing is clear, however: the impact on her family has been devastating, and the ongoing threat of false accusations has become a constant companion for this devoted mother and grandmother.
like cant we just let ppl b themselves online 2 without spreading false info & hate speech?? 
the way tiphaine described it like a "whirlwind that never stops" is literally mind-blowing 
i feel bad 4 her grandkids too hearing hurtful comments about their grandma 
Can't we just move on from this drama already? Like, Brigitte Macron is a strong woman who's handled it all herself so far, but her daughter bringing it up now? It's like, you gotta draw the line somewhere. Online harassment is bad enough without having to share the personal details too... I get that Tiphaine Auzière wanted to support her mom, but does she have to relive every single embarrassing moment online? 
. It's just not fair that they have to deal with all these baseless accusations online and how it's affecting their daily lives. The thought of Brigitte Macron worrying about what she wears in public because people are spreading false rumors is heartbreaking 
And to make matters worse, these false claims are affecting her kids too? That's just cruel. The trial is a good step, but I hope Candace Owens gets held accountable for spreading those lies. It's not okay to bully someone online and then pretend like nothing happened! 
... i feel bad for Brigitte Macron too, being targeted like that must be really stressful 
... the fact that her kids are getting hurt by it too is just heartbreaking 
... and poor Candace Owens getting sued for spreading lies 
... justice should definitely prevail in this case 
she's already dealing with all that presidential stress and now this? 
it's like, can't people just respect her boundaries online? 
. And what's with Candace Owens being involved in all of this? Doesn't she have better things to do than amplify baseless accusations? 
. I can only imagine how stressful and exhausting it must be for Brigitte Macron to have to worry about these constant attacks on her reputation 
. Can't we all just get along online and respect each other's differences? 