French First Lady Brigitte Macron, 72 and full of life— she’s prepared to take the court in Delaware! Bryant said she intends to offer expert testimony to refute the claims brought against them by firebrand conservative pundit Candace Owens. The claims, which appeared in the rickety world of fake news, allege that Brigitte Macron was actually born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux. This latest Herczeg legal battle exemplifies a rising effort to hold public figures accountable for their personal identities.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte Macron, is 24 years older than her husband. She had first met him when she ran a theatre workshop at his high school. Their relationship has received impressive public scrutiny. This is especially so as Brigitte is the mother of three adult children from her first marriage and the grandmother of seven grandchildren. Spurred by the deeply personal nature of these allegations, the couple has vowed to protect Brigitte’s identity tooth and nail.
The criminal case against Owens is based on her assertions that French first lady Brigitte Macron is an impostor. Owens boldly stated she would “stake her entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man.” Lead photo Macrons – The Macrons have announced their intent to sue Owens. Having recently prevailed in a defamation case against a pair of local bloggers, Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey, an appellate court subsequently determined that their case did not meet the legal definition of defamation.
In a legal maneuver, Brigitte Macron and her brother have now escalated their fight against Owens by submitting evidence to a US court. Responding to attacks on his wife, first lady Brigitte Macron, he tweeted that “A man must always defend the honor of his wife.”
“It is a process that she will have to subject herself to in a very public way.” – Tom Clare, legal representative
Owens’ lawyers have countered with their own motion to dismiss the case, maintaining that the litigation does not belong in Delaware. Together, this case brings to light the challenges of public conversation about identity and the punitive legal consequences that can ensue.
As the case continues to work its way through the courts, the story has turned to the Macrons’ personal lives. It raises serious societal concerns regarding gender identity and perceptions of the public. Together, the couple plans to continue fighting in order to vindicate Brigitte’s name. They’re gearing up to field their scientific testimony against an equally pitched legal battle to come.