Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Macron Sues Candace Owens Over Gender Rumors
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife are taking legal action against Candace Owens because she has been spreading rumors that the President's wife is actually a man.
Their lawyer says they've tried to get her to stop, but she hasn't.
Owens, a commentator with a big online following, has said the lawsuit is just a way to get attention.
The couple has faced these types of rumors before, as there have been conspiracy theories circulating for years.
The lawyer says they are seeking a substantial amount of money for damages.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife are suing Candace Owens.
The lawsuit is over Owens' claims that Brigitte Macron is a man.
The couple's lawyer said this is a last resort after Owens refused to retract her statements.
Owens called the lawsuit a 'desperate public relations strategy' and doubled down on her claims.
This is not the first time the Macrons have dealt with gender-related conspiracy theories.
- Who
- Emmanuel Macron and his wife are suing Candace Owens.
- What
- Emmanuel Macron and his wife are suing Candace Owens for defamation.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, with no date given for the original statements by Owens.
- Where
- The lawsuit was filed in a Delaware court.
- Why
- The lawsuit is in response to Owens' claims that Brigitte Macron is a man.
- Plaintiffs
- Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron
- Defendant
- Candace Owens
- Married since
- 2007
- Emmanuel Macron's age
- 47
- Brigitte Macron's age
- 72