French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are preparing to present photographic and scientific evidence in a US court to counter claims made by American commentator Candace Owens. Owens has repeatedly alleged that France's First Lady was born male, a rumour that began in fringe online spaces in 2021. The Macrons filed a defamation suit in Delaware, accusing Owens of ignoring credible evidence and amplifying conspiracy theories. Their lawyer says the allegations are "incredibly upsetting" and damaging. Brigitte, a 72-year-old mother of three, is ready to face scrutiny to prove the claims false and end the controversy.
