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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
J. Alas

Brigitte Macron's Young Pictures: Why Does the French First Lady Need to Prove She's a Woman?

The lawsuit, filed in July 2025, targets right-wing American commentator Candace Owens and her media business, alleging a calculated campaign of defamation intended to drive audience growth and increase profits. Owens, who has millions of social media followers, has repeatedly claimed that Brigitte Macron is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux — a false assertion that has circulated online since 2021.

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