Macron to Unveil 'Scientific' Proof in Court to Confirm Brigitte is a Woman, Lawyer Declares

Brigitte Macron (left) and her husband Emmanuel(Getty Images)

Paris, September 18, 2025 — In a bold escalation of their legal battle against online conspiracy theories, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, are set to present irrefutable "scientific and photographic evidence" in a U.S. court to debunk baseless claims that the First Lady was born a man. The announcement, made by the couple's lead counsel Tom Clare, comes amid a high-profile defamation lawsuit against conservative influencer Candace Owens, whose viral allegations have fueled a global wave of misinformation.

The lawsuit, filed on July 23, 2025, in Delaware's Superior Court, accuses Owens of orchestrating a "campaign of global humiliation" through her podcast series Becoming Brigitte, where she repeatedly asserted that Brigitte Macron—born Brigitte Trogneux in 1953—was originally her brother Jean-Michel Trogneux, who allegedly transitioned and assumed her identity.

Clare, speaking on the BBC's Fame Under Fire podcast, emphasized the couple's resolve to confront the falsehoods head-on. "We will provide expert testimony that will be scientific in nature," he said, hinting at medical and biological analyses without disclosing specifics to preserve courtroom integrity. "Photographic evidence—images of Mrs. Macron pregnant and raising her children—will be presented in open court, so everyone can see in a forum with rules and standards." He added that the claims have been "incredibly upsetting" for Brigitte, 72, serving as a "distraction" to the president's duties, and that the Macrons are seeking "substantial" damages if Owens persists.

The rumor traces back to December 2021, when French journalist Natacha Rey and self-described medium Amandine Roy appeared in a four-hour YouTube video, alleging a "state lie" that Brigitte Macron never existed and that Jean-Michel Trogneux had undergone gender reassignment surgery to become her. The video, viewed millions of times, claimed Brigitte did not birth her three children—Sébastien (born 1975), Laurence (1977), and Tiphaine (1984)—and that her first husband, André-Louis Auzière (a banker who died in 2019 at age 68), was fabricated.

What began as fringe far-right and anti-vaccine chatter exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, amplified by QAnon adherents and figures like Alex Jones. By 2024, it had crossed the Atlantic, with Owens staking her "entire professional reputation" on the theory in March, calling it "obvious" based on "proof" like altered photos and gait analysis—tactics dubbed "transvestigations" by experts.

Brigitte Macron's life is extensively documented, contradicting the theory at every turn. Born April 13, 1953, in Amiens, France, as Brigitte Trogneux, she is the youngest of six siblings, including brother Jean-Michel (born 1945), a living chocolatier who has publicly refuted the rumors. School records, family photos, and marriage certificates confirm her identity.

Brigitte married André-Louis Auzière in 1974, with whom she had three children. Birth certificates for Sébastien, Laurence, and Tiphaine list her as the mother. Auzière's existence is verified by obituaries and family statements; he died December 30, 2019, not 2020 as some claim.

Public archives include images of a young Brigitte in the 1960s-70s, predating any alleged transition. Pregnancy photos from the 1970s-80s exist, as Clare confirmed, alongside school yearbooks from Lycée la Providence in Amiens, where she taught drama and met Emmanuel in 1993.

While specifics remain under wraps, Clare's reference to "scientific" testimony likely includes DNA analysis or chromosomal verification, standard in such cases. Fact-checkers like Reuters have repeatedly affirmed no evidence supports the claims; a July 2025 French appeals ruling focused solely on defamation, not gender truth.

Broader data on "transvestigations" shows they target powerful women like Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris, often rooted in misogyny and political bias rather than facts. A 2025 Euronews analysis found such theories rely on pseudoscience, like shoulder-width measurements, ignoring that "no evidence is good enough" for believers.

Owens, 36, has not backed down. In a blistering July 2025 interview, she predicted Brigitte's "death would be faked" before discovery, and recent X posts from Daily Mail amplified her attacks, drawing thousands of engagements.Her legal team filed a motion to dismiss, citing improper jurisdiction (Owens' businesses aren't Delaware-based), France's expired statute of limitations, and "forum non conveniens."

The case, slated for trial in 2026, raises questions about free speech versus harm from misinformation. As Clare put it, it's a "last resort" after failed retraction demands.For the Macrons, victory could set a precedent against digital bullying; for Owens, it's a platform to rally her base.

Brigitte Macron addressed similar rumors in 2022, calling them an "impossible" assault on her family tree and vowing to fight for others facing the same. As the world watches, this courtroom drama may finally lay the conspiracy to rest—or ignite it further.