Staff Reports
French First Lady Brigitte Macron suffered a legal defeat when an appeals court overturned the libel convictions of two women who falsely claimed she was born male. The ruling sparked outrage among supporters of the Macron administration, who view the decision as a dangerous concession to conspiracy theorists.
The court shockingly cleared Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey of libel charges despite their documented spread of false gender transition claims about Mrs. Macron. These defendants had produced a viral video pushing the baseless theory that Brigitte was originally named Jean-Michel Trogneux. Their disgusting lies included graphic surgical details and personal attacks.
France’s justice system capitulated to conspiracy peddlers by ruling the offenders acted in “good faith.” This absurd verdict means the women avoid paying €13,000 in damages originally awarded to Mrs. Macron and her brother. The court offered no justification for this insulting decision.
This ruling represents a catastrophic failure to protect innocent citizens from malicious character assassination. It sends the message that anyone can spread vicious lies about public figures without consequences. The Macron family has endured years of this harassment with dignity while fighting for truth.
The legal defeat comes amid escalating attacks from both foreign and domestic conspiracy circles. American agitator Candace Owens recently amplified the same vile lies in a 40-minute video unironically titled “Becoming Brigitte.” These attackers hide behind free speech while destroying reputations.
This case exemplifies how the radical left’s obsession with gender ideology fuels destructive conspiracy theories. When leaders promote fluid identities and transgender activism, they open the door for malicious actors to weaponize these concepts against traditional figures like Mrs. Macron. Cultural decay has consequences.
The Macrons have shown remarkable restraint despite enduring years of this abuse. While weak courts fail them, they continue fighting through proper legal channels. Four men face trial this October for harassing the first lady – a small but crucial step toward accountability.
Conservatives recognize this legal setback as another example of elites protecting their own. Had ordinary citizens faced such defamation, courts would deliver justice. But when the powerful get targeted, the system suddenly discovers “good faith” in lies. This double standard is unacceptable.
