Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the US against Candace Owens for spreading false claims that Brigitte was born a man. The lawsuit condemns the accusation as completely false, asserting it is a campaign of global humiliation. The origins of the rumor trace back to France during the Covid pandemic, illustrating a deep-seated distrust in politicians within French society. The false narrative has captured a massive audience, with over a billion views, highlighting its popularity as one of the biggest fake news stories worldwide. Emmanuelle Anizon, a journalist, noted the extensive reach and impact of this misleading claim.
The lawsuit claimed that evidence clearly disproved the grotesque narrative that Brigitte Macron was born a man. This accusation became a campaign of global humiliation.
With over a billion views, the false narrative about Brigitte Macron has become one of the most popular fake news stories worldwide.
Emmanuel Macron, for the first time, joined his wife in taking legal action against the spread of what they describe as devastating lies online.
The claim originated during the Covid pandemic and reflects a broader French societal distrust in politicians.
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