French President Emmanuel Macron and His Wife Brigitte Have Filed A 22-Count Defamation Lawsuit Against American Podcaster Candace Owens Over Claims That Brigitte is a man

The 219-page complaint accuses Owens of spreading “demonstrably false” claims through an eight-part podcast series and social media posts, alleging that Brigitte Macron was born male. The lawsuit seeks unspecified punitive damages and portrays Owens’ commentary as part of a calculated campaign designed to “feed a frenzied fan base in pursuit of fame.”

The complaint alleges that Owens promoted “incendiary and verifiably false accusations of identity theft, incest, violent crimes, and mind control” regarding the French First Couple.

Free Speech Under Fire: Constitutional Implications

This lawsuit raises alarming questions about the weaponization of American courts by foreign officials to silence American voices. Legal scholars note that public figures traditionally face a higher burden of proof in defamation cases, requiring them to demonstrate “actual malice” – knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth.

The timing and scope of this legal action suggest a strategic attempt to financially burden Owens with overwhelming legal costs. The average legal defense against a defamation lawsuit can exceed $100,000, creating significant financial strain that may be the intended consequence rather than seeking genuine legal redress.