Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Macrons Sue Influencer Candace Owens Over Defamation Claims
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife are taking Candace Owens to court in the United States.
They are suing her because she has been saying that Brigitte Macron, the President's wife, was born a man.
They say she has made up these lies to get more attention and make money.
The Macrons say this has caused them harm and they want the court to make her pay for it.
Because they are public figures, they have to prove that Owens knew what she was saying was false or didn't care if it was true or not.
The Macrons are ready to appear in court to defend themselves.
Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are suing Candace Owens in the U.S. for defamation.
The lawsuit is over Owens' claims that Brigitte Macron was born male.
The Macrons allege Owens has spread false information to promote her platform.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
The Macrons face the hurdle of proving "actual malice" under U.S. defamation law.
- Who
- Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron, and Candace Owens are the main individuals involved.
- 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, USA.
- Why
- The Macrons are suing Owens because of her false claims that Brigitte Macron was born male, which they believe caused reputational damage.
Candace Owens' Stance
Macron's Stance
Basis of the Lawsuit
Candace Owens' Stance
Claims Brigitte Macron was born male, spread to promote her platform and generate revenue.
Macron's Stance
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron view this as a campaign of global humiliation, and relentless bullying.
- Plaintiff(s)
- Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron
- Defendant
- Candace Owens
- Claim
- Defamation
- Location
- Delaware, USA
- Damages Sought
- Unspecified compensatory and punitive damages
- Legal Hurdle
- Prove "actual malice"
- Related to
- Becoming Brigitte podcast
