French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron have sued American podcaster Candace Owens for repeatedly claiming that Brigitte was born as a male biologically. In their suit, filed in Delaware state court, the Macrons allege that Owens has “used this false statement to promote her independent platform, gain notoriety, and make money,” including launching an eight-part podcast series called “Becoming Brigitte,” in which she pushes various conspiracy theories about the Macrons and their relationship.In the 219-page filing, Macron said Owens, a conservative commentator, started spouting the fake theories and the French First Lady’s gender identity in 2024, claiming that she was born biologically male and then turned into a woman by stealing another person’s identity. In their suit, filed in Delaware state court, the Macrons allege that Owens has “used this false statement to promote her independent platform, gain notoriety, and make money,” including launching an eight-part podcast series called “Becoming Brigitte,” in which she pushes various conspiracy theories about the Macrons and their relationship.Macrons alleged that Owens’ commentary has resulted in “relentless bullying on a worldwide scale” and demand a jury trial in the state of Delaware, where Owens’ businesses are based.
