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Macrons Sue Candace Owens over Claims that Brigitte Macron Is a Man

ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FRANCE, JUL 25 – The Macrons filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit accusing Owens of spreading false transgender conspiracy theories causing global humiliation, with her YouTube series viewed over 2.3 million times.

  • On July 23, 2025, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, and his spouse Brigitte initiated a 22-count defamation lawsuit against commentator Candace Owens in the Delaware Superior Court.
  • The lawsuit arose after Owens spread false claims that Brigitte Macron is transgender and that she statutorily raped Emmanuel Macron, despite multiple cease-and-desist letters and disproving evidence.
  • The Macrons described Owens' campaign as a global smear causing significant damage to their reputation and relationships, while Owens continues to stand by her statements and vows to fight the suit.
  • Attorney Thomas Clare called this a "clear-cut case of defamation," noting Owens ignored retraction demands and fabricated sources to gain notoriety, with some saying Owens has virtually no chance in court.
  • The legal battle in U.S. courts is expected to be lengthy and costly, potentially setting a precedent for how public figures address false social media claims in the future.
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France24 broke the news in France on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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