Macron and wife Brigitte sue US YouTuber Candace Owens DW 07/24/2025
Briefly

Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron filed a lawsuit against social media influencer Candace Owens for defamation. The complaint, spanning 218 pages, alleges that Owens ignored retract requests regarding her false statements. Specifically, Owens claimed Brigitte was born male and that the Macrons are blood relatives. Additionally, it is alleged that Macron's presidency is linked to a CIA mind control program. The Macrons seek a jury trial and punitive damages, denouncing Owens's actions as a defamation campaign designed to cause anguish and attract attention.
The Macrons state that Owens used her podcast's popularity to spread "verifiably false and devastating lies" about them, including claims about Brigitte's gender and their familial relationship.
The complaint highlights that Owens's allegations led to severe personal consequences, describing her campaign as one intended to harass them and gain notoriety for herself.
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