Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, plan to provide scientific and photographic evidence in a defamation suit against Candace Owens over her claims that Brigitte Macron was born male. The Macrons' lawyer, Tom Clare, states that the couple is prepared to demonstrate the allegations are false. Owens, a right-wing influencer, has repeatedly promoted her belief that Brigitte Macron is a man, espousing this view on social media and YouTube. The Macrons previously won a defamation case in France over the allegation, which was overturned on appeal in 2025, and are now pursuing legal action in the US.