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On November 4, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a new lawsuit in the federal court of Tennessee against American conservative blogger Candace Owens, [reports](https://entrevue.fr/ru/politique/brigitte-macron-est-un-homme-le-couple-presidentiel-depose-une-nouvelle//) Entrevue. The reason for the lawsuit is her repeated statements claiming that the spouse of the French president was allegedly born a man, is hiding her past, and is using someone else's identity. The presidential couple considers these claims to be false and damaging to their reputation. The new court document consists of over 400 pages and contains 88 points of allegations. ## Why the Macrons Went to Court Again The legal confrontation began back in July 2025 when the Macrons filed a lawsuit against Candace Owens and two companies associated with her media activities. However, on October 27, 2026, a federal judge in Delaware ruled that the court did not have the necessary jurisdiction to hear claims directly against the blogger, as she resides in Tennessee. At the same time, the court did not address the validity of the statements made by Owens. The proceedings against two companies registered in Delaware — Candace Owens LLC and Georgetom Inc. — are ongoing. After that, the Macrons' lawyers decided to file a separate lawsuit directly against Owens in her place of residence. ## From Gender Change Rumors to Conspiracy Allegations One of the main subjects of the legal proceedings is a series of podcasts *Becoming Brigitte*, consisting of eight episodes and published in early 2025. In these programs, Candace Owens spread various theories about the origins of Brigitte Macron. In particular, the blogger claimed that the First Lady of France was allegedly born a man and subsequently appropriated someone else's identity. Additionally, Owens made unverified assumptions about familial connections between Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. The lawsuit mentions other conspiracy theories propagated by the blogger, including the theory that the political career of the French president is allegedly linked to a secret CIA program for mind control. The Macrons' lawyers emphasize that these claims lack evidential basis but are presented to the audience as established facts. According to the plaintiffs, such publications have caused serious damage to the reputation of the presidential couple. ## The Macrons Accuse the Blogger of Profiting from the Scandal A separate section of the lawsuit addresses the financial motives behind the dissemination of such stories. The Macrons claim that Candace Owens used scandalous accusations to increase her audience and generate income. According to the plaintiffs, materials about Brigitte Macron helped the blogger promote paid subscriptions, collect donations, and sell related merchandise. The accusations spread among millions of social media users, including YouTube and X, and were then picked up by other American media figures. The presidential couple states that as a result of this campaign, they faced ongoing harassment online. At the same time, the Macrons' lawyers specifically emphasized that a person's belonging to the male gender, transgender identity, or homosexuality is not something shameful. They stated that the essence of the claims lies in the dissemination of false accusations, appropriation of someone else's identity, and concealment of alleged crimes. ## How Candace Owens Responded The American blogger confirmed receipt of the new lawsuit but reacted to it with irony. On the social network X, she wrote that the Macrons indeed presented her with a new series of claims — this time with 88 points. Owens also mocked specific provisions of the court document that mention a doll depicting Brigitte Macron. This prop was used by the blogger in her programs. Previously, Owens stated that the legal pursuit by the French president is an attempt to silence her and financially ruin her. She presents the conflict as a dispute over freedom of speech and the right to publicly discuss well-known political figures. ## What the Macrons Are Seeking Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are demanding monetary compensation from the American court for the alleged damage to their reputation. Additionally, they insist on having the case heard by a jury and seek a ban on the further dissemination of statements that the court deems defamatory. Now the proceedings are taking place in two American states. In Delaware, the process against the companies associated with Candace Owens is ongoing, while in Tennessee, a new lawsuit is being considered directly against the blogger. So far, American courts have not issued a ruling on the substance of the new claims. Thus, the legal battle between the presidential couple of France and the American blogger continues, and its final outcome remains unknown.
