French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron plan to present “scientific” evidence and photographs in a U.S. lawsuit to prove that Brigitte Macron is a woman. Their lawyer, Tom Clare, stated that this is part of their case against conservative American commentator Candace Owens, whom they accuse of spreading false online rumors that the French first lady is a transgender woman.
The Legal and Political Context
The lawsuit, filed in a court in Delaware, comes amid ongoing speculation about Brigitte Macron’s gender that has circulated in France for years. According to Clare, the plaintiffs will provide expert testimony to demonstrate the falsehoods spread by Owens, who has a large social media following. The Macrons also intend to present photos of Brigitte Macron with her children and from when she was pregnant. This legal action follows a similar case in France where two women were convicted for spreading the same false claims.
