Thursday, September 18, 2025 -President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are escalating their defamation case against U.S. commentator Candace Owens, who spread claims that Brigitte was born male and later transitioned.
The couple’s lawyer said they will present scientific and photographic evidence in court to demonstrate the allegations are false.
The strategy will reportedly include medical testimony and family photographs, including images of Brigitte during pregnancy, to counter what the Macrons call a baseless and harmful narrative. Their legal team stressed the personal toll of the rumor and its distraction from public life.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S., accuses Owens of acting with “actual malice” by knowingly spreading falsehoods for attention. The case highlights how misinformation about personal identity can spill into the political arena, forcing high-profile figures to defend themselves in court.
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