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It all started with a YouTube-video.
It all started with a YouTube-video.
What is happening?
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are preparing to submit photographic and scientific evidence to a U.S. court to prove that Brigitte Macron is a woman.
The move comes as part of a defamation lawsuit filed against American right-wing influencer Candace Owens.
The lawsuit against Candace Owens
The high-profile case stems from repeated claims made by Candace Owens, alleging that Brigitte Macron was born male.
In response, the Macrons have launched legal proceedings, arguing that the accusations are deeply defamatory and baseless.
Legal strategy revealed
The couple’s attorney, Tom Clare, spoke about the case on the BBC podcast Fame under Fire.
He stated that the Macrons are ready to present compelling evidence in court, including witness testimony from scientific experts, though specific details remain undisclosed for now.
Emotional toll on the Macron family
Clare described the allegations as distressing for Brigitte Macron and a distraction for the French president.
“It wears on you when your family is under attack,” he said. “He’s not immune to that, even as president.”
A public stand for the truth
Brigitte Macron is reportedly determined to confront the falsehoods head-on.
According to her legal team, she is fully prepared to share personal and medical details publicly to disprove the rumors once and for all.
Evidence of motherhood
Among the anticipated evidence are photographs from Brigitte Macron’s pregnancies.
She has three children from a previous marriage, and the legal team says this documentation will be submitted as part of the trial.
Candace Owens doubles down
Candace Owens, a former commentator for The Daily Wire with millions of social media followers, has not backed down.
In March 2024, she went so far as to say she would stake her entire professional reputation on her claim.
Rumors rooted in online conspiracy
The false narrative dates back to a 2021 YouTube video posted by French bloggers Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey.
Their claims gained traction online and have continued to resurface despite legal pushback.
Previous defamation win overturned – and appealed
In 2024, the Macrons initially won a defamation case in France against Roy and Rey.
However, the verdict was overturned in 2025, not because the court deemed the allegations truthful, but on the grounds of free speech.
The Macrons are currently appealing that decision.
