French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a defamation lawsuit against American commentator Candace Owens after she falsely claimed that Emmanuel Macron is transgender and was born female. The lawsuit marks a rare legal move by the French presidential couple in response to viral misinformation.
Owens had made the baseless claims on social media, leading to widespread speculation and renewed scrutiny of the Macrons’ private lives. French authorities confirmed that the allegations are entirely false and deeply damaging. Legal experts say the case could test the limits of international defamation law in the age of digital misinformation.
Candace Owens has responded defiantly, framing the suit as an attack on free speech. However, critics argue that her statements crossed into defamation, especially given their wide reach and the couple’s high-profile status. The lawsuit underscores the growing challenge of protecting reputations in an era of online conspiracy theories.
Brigitte Macron has previously been the subject of similar hoaxes, but this is the first time she and her husband have taken legal action. The case is expected to draw international attention, not only because of the figures involved, but also due to its implications for cross-border accountability in digital discourse.
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron’s decision to sue reflects a firm stance against misinformation campaigns and may set a precedent for public figures globally facing online falsehoods.
Macrons file defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens over gender claims, emphasizing dangers of viral misinformation and the legal boundaries of online speech.
Candace Owens, Emmanuel Macron, Defamation Law
