10 on Trial Accused of Harassing Brigitte Macron Over Transgender Rumors

The criminal trial is separate to the lawsuit filed against influencer Candace Owens, who made a series examining claims that France’s first lady was born male.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, arrive at 10 Downing Street in London on July 9, 2025. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via Getty Images

The trial of 10 people accused of harassing Brigitte Macron after they allegedly made “malicious” comments online, repeating claims that French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife is a man, has opened in Paris.

Neither of the Macrons is expected to attend Monday’s trial, which is scheduled to last two days and is the latest phase in a legal battle happening on both sides of the Atlantic. Separately, the couple is suing American conservative influencer Candace Owens, who released a series examining the claims in February.