French First Lady Brigitte Macron Sues Candace Owens Over Gender Conspiracy Claims
On July 23, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, filed a defamation lawsuit against U.S. commentator Candace Owens in Delaware Superior Court. They argue that Owens promoted a false and hurtful conspiracy theory, claiming Brigitte was born a man and stole someone else’s identity. The lawsuit contains 22 counts and demands damages, stating that these claims are "outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions" made for attention and profit ElHuffPost+10CBS News+10ABC News+10.
Owens has publicly doubled down on her podcast series, “Becoming Brigitte,” and posts on X, refusing to retract the storyline even after three requests from the Macrons Wikipedia+9CBS News+9The Cut+9. The couple’s legal team asserts that they were misled by Owens' claims—some as extreme asalleging incest, CIA mind-control, and identity theft—all of which wre reportedly included in her effort to boost visibility for her platform The Times of India+9CBS News+9The Cut+9.
From a balanced view, this case raises important questions about free speech and accountability. On one hand, Candace Owens defends her right to free expression, calling the lawsuit a foreign government’s attempt to bully an American journalist The Cut+3CBS News+3The Daily Beast+3. She claims she offered the Macrons a chance to respond prior to publishing, and denies knowingly spreading falsehoods. On the other hand, the Macrons argue that such conspiracy theories crossed a line by causing emotional harm and global ridicule—and that spreading misinformation, even under belief of its accuracy, can have real consequences.
Legally speaking, public figures in the U.S. must prove "actual malice"—that Owens knew her statements were false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth ABC News+9euronews+9CBS News+9. The lawsuit asks for a jury trial in Delaware and unspecified damages. It arrives as a reminder of the growing tension between unverified online content and the reputational harm it can cause—especially when major figures are involved.
This legal showdown could set a precedent for how far public figures can go when challenging conspiracy-fueled commentary. It’s also a test case for whether accusing someone of being "born a man"—without any factual basis—crosses the line into defamation.
Photos of the Macrons and clips from Owens’ livestreams, as well as the actual complaint filing, are available on major news platforms and Delaware court records.
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Reuters: China… [not relevant]
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CBS News – Macron couple files suit in Delaware: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/french-president-emmanuel-macron-brigitte-macron-sue-candace-owens-claims-first-lady-born-man/
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The Cut – Far-reaching conspiracy detail: https://www.thecut.com/article/emmanuel-brigitte-macron-candace-owens-defamation-lawsuit.html
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Politico – Overview of false claims and lawsuit: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/23/emmanuel-macron-sues-candace-owens-defamation-00470586
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People – Lawsuit context and public response: https://people.com/french-president-emmanuel-macron-and-wife-brigitte-sue-candace-owens-11777728
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ABC News – Summary of lawsuit’s details: https://abcnews.go.com/US/french-president-macron-wife-file-defamation-suit-commentator/story?id=124002172
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Economic Times – International angle of false rumor: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-news-brigitte-macron-born-a-man-explosive-theory-gains-traction-after-lawsuit-against-far-right-podcaster-candace-owens/articleshow/122863328.cms
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