French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware against U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens.
The suit alleges that Owens spread false claims for profit and publicity, including that Brigitte Macron is a man and that President Macron is controlled by the CIA.
According to the legal filing, Owens began publicly accusing Brigitte Macron of being transgender in early 2024 and intensified her claims through an eight-part podcast titled Becoming Brigitte. The Macrons state that these claims are “demonstrably false” and have caused severe emotional and reputational harm.
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The lawsuit outlines how the couple issued multiple legal notices demanding retractions, which Owens reportedly mocked. The suit accuses her of using their responses to generate more content and escalate the conspiracy theories. Specific accusations included claims of identity theft, incest, CIA mind control, and document fraud.
Represented by prominent defamation firm Clare Locke, the Macrons say they’ve suffered global humiliation and spent considerable resources to counter the disinformation. They argue the campaign has led to relentless bullying and invasion of privacy, both online and in public life.
Owens responded through a spokesperson, framing the lawsuit as a violation of her First Amendment rights and alleging foreign interference in American journalism. She is expected to address the issue on her show.
This lawsuit marks a rare case of a sitting world leader suing a foreign media figure, highlighting the growing challenges posed by misinformation and social media-fueled conspiracies.
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