Macron plans to present scientific proof in the American defamation lawsuit, aiming to establish the biological sex of Brigitte as female.
In a remarkable turn of events, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have taken a defamation suit against conservative commentator Candace Owens and her business to a US court. The case stems from a claim made by Owens that Brigitte Macron, born as a woman, was originally a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux. This allegation, which first went viral in France in 2021, has been vehemently denied by the Macrons. Candace Owens' lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that it should not have been filed in Delaware. However, the Macrons are determined to present their case, citing a need to demonstrate the untruthfulness of the claims about Brigitte Macron both generically and specifically. The Macrons' legal team, led by Tom Clare, has stated that expert testimony will be presented to prove the untruth of the claims. This testimony will be scientific in nature and is expected to include photos showing Brigitte Macron pregnant and raising her three children, born in 1975, 1977, and 1984. Brigitte Macron's older brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, lives in Amiens, northern France. He attended Emmanuel Macron's presidential inaugurations in 2017 and 2022, further underscoring the family connection. It's important to note that the Macrons have faced defamation before. In 2019, they won a defamation case against two bloggers, but an appeals court overturned the decision. The defamation suit against Owens alleges that she disregarded evidence disproving her claim and platformed conspiracy theorists and defamers. The Macrons are prepared to present a strong case, aiming to set the record straight and protect their reputation. The case against Owens is just one more chapter in the Macrons' ongoing efforts to combat misinformation and defend their family's honour. As the case progresses, it will be interesting to see how the US court rules on this unique international defamation suit.
