French President Macron to Present Evidence in US Court to Counter Brigitte Gender Conspiracy

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are preparing to present photographic and scientific evidence in a US court as part of their defamation case against American influencer Candace Owens. Owens, a former commentator for conservative outlet Daily Wire with millions of followers, has repeatedly claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male. The Macrons’ lawyer, Tom Clare, described the claims as “incredibly upsetting” and a personal distraction for the French president. He confirmed that the couple is willing to provide family photographs, including those showing Brigitte pregnant, alongside expert testimony of a scientific nature, to prove the allegations false.

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Brigitte Macron is said to have found the ordeal deeply distressing but has resolved to go through with it to set the record straight. The conspiracy theory originated in French online spaces in 2021 and was revived by Owens, who claimed she would “stake her entire professional reputation” on the claim. The Macrons argue Owens deliberately ignored credible evidence and amplified falsehoods promoted by conspiracy theorists and defamers. They launched their lawsuit in the US in July, after a French defamation ruling in their favour was overturned on appeal in 2025.

The legal battle marks a rare direct confrontation between a serving French president and a high-profile American political influencer. Under US law, public figures such as the Macrons must prove “actual malice” in defamation cases, showing that Owens knowingly spread falsehoods or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. Their lawsuit states that Owens platformed conspiracy theories with the intent of harming Brigitte Macron’s reputation while advancing an ideological agenda. Emmanuel Macron himself has said the case is about defending his family’s honour and resisting deliberate disinformation.

Owens’ legal team has filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that it was improperly filed in Delaware, where her companies are registered but where she says the claims have no direct connection. Her lawyers also warned of financial hardship if she is forced to defend herself there. Owens maintains that she sincerely believes her claims and frames the lawsuit as an attack on free speech. The case highlights the challenge of addressing cross-border defamation in the digital age, where viral conspiracy theories spread globally. Despite the legal and personal difficulties, the Macrons insist they are determined to end the speculation and publicly disprove the allegations.

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