Macron Speaks Out on Lawsuit Against Candace Owens for Brigitte Conspiracy Theory Unfounded Claims
French President and First Lady File Defamation Lawsuit Against Candace Owens
In a significant move, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit against far-right commentator Candace Owens in Delaware. The legal action, registered in Delaware state court in July 2025, targets Owens for promoting a false conspiracy theory that has caused a "campaign of global humiliation" and "relentless bullying on a worldwide scale."
The lawsuit alleges that Owens spread the verifiably false claim that Brigitte Macron was assigned male at birth and is actually her own brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux. This baseless allegation, made in March 2024 and further elaborated on in an eight-part podcast series titled "Becoming Brigitte," disregards credible evidence disproving it.
After the Macrons requested a retraction, Owens retaliated by releasing the podcast series, amplifying the conspiracy. The Macrons describe the impact as a "campaign of global humiliation" and "relentless bullying on a worldwide scale."
Emmanuel Macron stated in an interview that the lawsuit was necessary "to defend the truth" due to the falsehood becoming a significant issue in the U.S. The legal action is framed as a fight for truth, dignity, and honor, seeking to deter Owens from continuing to spread these damaging lies.
Owens has publicly doubled down on her claims, dismissing the lawsuit as a public relations strategy by the Macrons. However, the Macrons claim that Owens' comments have exposed them to a campaign of global humiliation, turning their lives into fodder for profit-driven lies.
The lawsuit also accuses Owens of peddling misinformation under the guise of legitimate reporting, including spreading conspiracy theories against vaccines and considering Covid-19 vaccinations as "pure evil."
Emmanuel Macron expressed that it is not freedom of speech to want to prevent the restoration of the truth. He discussed the issue for the first time since suing Owens, stating that he felt obligated to do so due to the widespread nature of the false charges in the United States.
Initially, the Macrons were advised not to make a complaint against Owens to avoid the "Streisand effect," but felt compelled to reply due to the substantial amount of attention the claims have received. The Macrons sued Owens on 22 charges, including malicious claims and defamation.
The Macrons describe the bullying as invasive, dehumanizing, and deeply unjust. They claim that they have suffered "tremendous damage" as a result of Owens' lies. This lawsuit highlights the intersection of defamation, gender-based harassment, and the spread of anti-trans rhetoric that even targets cisgender women like Brigitte Macron, exacerbating transphobia and misogyny.
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