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Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, the President and First Lady of France, are suing Candace Owens for defamation, among other claims.

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens in the U.S. Over false claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man.

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Verified July 23, 2025
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The claim that Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are suing Candace Owens for defamation is accurate and well-documented. Multiple reputable sources report that the Macrons filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court against Owens, focusing on her repeated false assertions that Brigitte Macron is transgender or was born male.newsweek.comnewsweek.comCandace Owens Sued by Macrons Over Claim Brigitte 'Is in Fact a Man'dailymail.co.ukdailymail.co.ukBrigitte and Emmanuel Macron launch defamation case against US podcaster Candace...aijourn.comaijourn.comFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte Macron File 22-Count... The lawsuit alleges that Owens' claims are 'outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions' which have caused significant reputational harm and worldwide bullying of the Macrons.newsweek.comnewsweek.comCandace Owens Sued by Macrons Over Claim Brigitte 'Is in Fact a Man'

The legal action includes counts of defamation, false light, and defamation by implication, seeking punitive damages.aijourn.comaijourn.comFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte Macron File 22-Count...independent.co.ukindependent.co.ukEmmanuel and Brigitte Macron sue far-right podcaster Candace Owens over false... This is a recent development reported consistently across multiple independent and credible news outlets including Reuters, Newsweek, The Independent, and Bloomberg Law.news.bloomberglaw.comnews.bloomberglaw.comFrench President Macron Sues Candace Owens in US for Defamation There is no credible evidence contradicting the fact that this lawsuit has been filed.

The claim does not specify all other claims beyond defamation but the primary legal basis is clearly defamation related to Owens' statements about Brigitte Macron's gender. Given the consistency and recency of reporting from authoritative sources, the claim is verified as true.

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Candace Owens Sued by Macrons Over Claim Brigitte 'Is in Fact a Man'

newsweek.com
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Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron launch defamation case against US podcaster Candace...

dailymail.co.uk
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte Macron File 22-Count...

aijourn.com
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