French President Emmanuel Macron has sued far-right podcaster Candace Owens for her ongoing claims that his wife, Brigitte Macron, is a man. Filed in Delaware, the lawsuit describes Owens' statements as devastating lies and accuses her of ignoring credible evidence against her claims while promoting conspiracy theories. Owens previously declared that she would stake her reputation on her assertions about Brigitte's gender and even created an eight-episode series called 'Becoming Brigitte'. The Macron family seeks damages and a jury trial to address these claims.
President Emmanuel Macron has initiated legal action against podcaster Candace Owens for her persistent and defamatory claims that Brigitte Macron, his wife, is a man. In the lawsuit filed in Delaware, Macron labeled Owens' assertions as devastating lies and criticized her disregard for evidence disproving her claim. Since 2024, Owens has consistently claimed that Brigitte Macron was born a man, launching an eight-episode series called 'Becoming Brigitte' to discuss this unfounded conspiracy theory. The Macron family is seeking damages and insists on a jury trial.
Candace Owens has built a reputation on provocation rather than factual accuracy. Labeling herself an independent investigative journalist, she consistently spreads misinformation while presenting it as legitimate reporting. Her repertoire includes a variety of conspiracy theories that undermine facts, including anti-vaccine myths, antisemitic tropes, and distortions of historical events like the Holocaust. This approach focuses on sensationalism, intending to draw attention rather than provide truthful insight.
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