French President Macron and wife sue US influencer Candace Owens for defamation over false claims.

Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a defamation lawsuit against US influencer Candace Owens for spreading false claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man. The Macrons seek a jury trial and unspecified punitive damages. Owens has ignored requests to retract her statements, which were made on an eight-part YouTube and podcast series. The lawsuit aims to set the record straight and end Owens' "campaign of defamation."

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit against US influencer Candace Owens for spreading false claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware Superior Court, seeks unspecified punitive damages and a jury trial. The Macrons allege that Owens has broadcast a relentless year-long campaign of defamation against them, including claims that Brigitte Macron is a man, stole another person's identity, and transitioned to a woman [1].

The lawsuit follows three separate retraction demands sent to Owens in the last year, which contained incontrovertible evidence disproving her allegations [2]. Despite these demands, Owens continued to promote her false statements, including through an eight-part YouTube and podcast series [3]. The Macrons' complaint alleges that Owens' actions have caused substantial economic damages, including loss of future business opportunities, and have been designed to harass and cause pain to them and their families.

The lawsuit seeks damages for 22 counts of defamation, false light, and defamation by implication. It aims to set the record straight and end Owens' "campaign of defamation," according to a statement from the Macrons' lawyer, Tom Clare. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal actions taken by the Macrons against individuals who have spread false claims about them [1].

The case highlights the growing trend of high-profile individuals and entities turning to legal action to combat defamatory statements made on social media and other online platforms. The lawsuit is expected to be closely watched by investors and financial professionals, who are increasingly concerned about the impact of online misinformation on their investments and the broader economy.

References:
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/23/us/emmanuel-brigitte-macron-candace-owens-lawsuit
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250722057277/french-president-emmanuel-macron-and-madame-brigitte-macron-file-22-count-defamation-lawsuit-against-far-right-podcaster-candace-owens
[3] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/french-president-emmanuel-macron-brigitte-macron-sue-candace-owens-claims-first-lady-born-man/