In an impassioned speech, French President Emmanuel Macron vehemently denied baseless conspiracy theories surrounding his wife, Brigitte Macron. The rumors, propagated mainly by right-wing circles, falsely alleged that Brigitte was born a man and is transgender. Macron expressed his frustration with the spread of false information and fabricated scenarios during an International Women's Day event in Paris, where he also championed women's reproductive rights.

Speaking at the event, Macron condemned the harmful impact of these rumors, stating, "The worst thing is the false information and fabricated scenarios. People eventually believe them and disturb you, even in your intimacy." His remarks highlighted the personal toll such unfounded claims can take on individuals and their families.

Brigitte's daughter, Tiphaine Auzaine, also addressed the hurtful rumors in a recent interview with Paris Match. Auzaine expressed concerns about the societal implications and the ease with which false information spreads on social media platforms. "I have concerns about the level of society when I hear what is circulating on social networks about my mother being a man," she said. "Anyone can say anything about anyone, and it takes time to get it taken down."

The conspiracy theories surrounding Brigitte Macron's gender identity originated from a since-deleted four-hour YouTube video in 2021. The video falsely claimed that she was born as a baby boy named Jean-Michel Trogneux in 1953 – a name that actually belongs to the first lady's brother. The video also alleged that Brigitte's first husband, André-Louis Auzière, did not exist prior to his reported death in 2019 at the age of 68.

According to the Daily Mail, the video's creators contended that administrative documents were forged by Jean-Louis Auzière, André-Louis' uncle, to conceal the true parentage of Brigitte's three children, including Tiphaine Auzière. These unfounded allegations have since been debunked.

The Macron couple's relationship began when Brigitte, then 40, taught drama at a Catholic school in Amiens, where Emmanuel was a 15-year-old student and her daughter Laurence was his classmate. Though the French age of consent is 15, Brigitte was cautious about their relationship and its potential impact on her children. She revealed in a previous interview with Paris Match, "I took time so I would not wreck their lives... You can imagine what they were hearing. But I didn't want to miss out on my life."

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron eventually married in 2007, with Emmanuel expressing gratitude to his three stepchildren for accepting them as a "not-quite-normal couple."

President Macron's firm denunciation of the false claims addresses ongoing speculation and rumors surrounding his wife's gender identity. It also serves as a reminder of the damaging consequences that misinformation can have on individuals and their loved ones.