Fact Check: Do Brigitte Macron Tax Records Show Her With Male Name?
Summary
A viral claim suggested that Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, appeared under a male name in French tax records. French authorities confirmed that her tax record was hacked, not altered by any official documentation, leading to the appearance of the name "Jean-Michel." Brigitte Macron plans to pursue legal action to correct the misinformation.Key Facts
- Social media posts claimed Brigitte Macron's tax records listed her as male under the name "Jean-Michel."
- This claim was spread by a conservative commentator and gained millions of views online.
- French authorities stated her account was hacked, resulting in the altered record.
- The hacking feeds into a long-standing rumor about Brigitte Macron's gender, which the Macron family denies.
- Brigitte Macron has filed a criminal complaint over the hack.
- The French President and Brigitte Macron previously filed a lawsuit in the U.S. against Candace Owens for defamation.
- They allege Owens's statements were meant to defame and harass their family.
- Brigitte Macron is ready to provide evidence in court to disprove the claims.
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