Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over Claims About Brigitte Macron
French President Macron and his wife are suing a podcaster in the US.
The podcaster made a claim that the President's wife was born a man.
The Macrons say the podcaster made up a lot of lies to hurt them and make their podcast more popular.
The podcaster says the lawsuit is to hurt her and defend against her criticism, even though they've been in contact since January.
Public figures suing for defamation has a high legal standard.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are suing Candace Owens for defamation in the U.S.
The lawsuit centers on Owens' claim that Brigitte Macron is male.
The Macrons allege Owens' podcast spread false claims, including that Brigitte Macron was born male.
Owens responded the lawsuit is a public relations strategy and that she did not know a lawsuit was coming.
The Macrons are seeking retraction of defamatory statements after prior refusal from Owens.
- Who
- Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron, and Candace Owens.
- What
- Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron are suing Candace Owens for defamation.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday.
- Where
- The lawsuit was filed in Delaware Superior Court, USA.
- Why
- The Macrons are suing because Owens made claims about Brigitte Macron being male and other false statements.
The Macrons' Perspective
Candace Owens' Perspective
Defamatory Statements
The Macrons' Perspective
Claims made by Owens were false and defamatory, designed to cause harm.
Candace Owens' Perspective
Owens says the lawsuit is a public relations strategy and part of a strategy to smear her character.
- Plaintiffs
- Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron
- Defendant
- Candace Owens
- Court
- Delaware Superior Court
- Cause of Action
- Defamation
- Focus
- Owens' claims about Brigitte Macron's gender
- Owens' Subscribers
- Over 4.5 million on YouTube
- Macron's lawyer statement
- Claim Owens's campaign was designed to harass them