Brigitte Macron: The Mystery That Won’t Die – Why Is This Story Resurfacing?
It’s a story that just won’t go away. For years, whispers and rumors about French First Lady Brigitte Macron have circled the internet, dismissed by mainstream media as baseless conspiracy theories. But now, thanks to Candace Owens, this decades-old narrative has been thrust back into the spotlight.
Owens, never one to shy away from controversial topics, recently released a 40-minute documentary-style video titled Becoming Brigitte: An Introduction, reviving the claim that Macron was born a man and transitioned—a theory originally brought forward by independent French journalist Xavier Poussard and researcher Natacha Rey. Owens insists that her work has led to legal threats from the Macrons, adding a new layer of intrigue to an already sensational claim.
How Did This Begin?
The theory, first surfacing in 2017 as Emmanuel Macron rose to political prominence, alleges that Brigitte Macron never existed as a female, but rather as a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux—a claim reportedly based on inconsistencies in official records and childhood photos. French independent journalist Xavier Poussard, who has spent years investigating this, collaborated with researcher Natacha Rey to piece together what they believe is a carefully curated media narrative surrounding the First Lady.
According to Owens, Poussard and Rey faced significant backlash, including government scrutiny, media suppression, and even detainment—not for proving the theory, but for merely investigating it. Owens points out that the French government has gone to great lengths to shut down discussions on the topic, including YouTube bans, lawsuits, and social media censorship.
Macron’s Response and Legal Action
Brigitte Macron has not taken these accusations lightly. In 2022, she and her brother filed a defamation lawsuit against Rey and Amandine Roy, the interviewer who helped spread the theory through a widely viewed YouTube video. The French courts ruled in Macron’s favor, ordering the pair to pay a total of €13,000 in damages.
More recently, Emmanuel Macron himself addressed the rumor, brushing it off with a casual, “There are still some crazies out there.” But Owens believes there’s more to this than meets the eye. She argues that if this theory were truly ridiculous, why wouldn’t the Macrons simply disprove it rather than going on the offensive with lawsuits?
Owens claims that her reporting on this has led to personal attacks, media smears, and even legal pressure from Macron’s team. She suggests that the First Lady’s response has only added fuel to the fire, making people wonder why there is such a strong effort to suppress discussion on the topic.
The Broader Trend of “Transvestigation”
Owens isn’t the first to touch on this type of claim. The phenomenon of questioning high-profile figures’ gender identity—often called “transvestigation”—has gained traction in internet subcultures, targeting celebrities, politicians, and world leaders.
GLAAD, a U.S.-based LGBTQ+ organization, has called the trend a baseless smear campaign, designed to discredit public figures by questioning their gender identity. Past targets have included Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, and even Olympic athletes. The organization insists these claims are pseudo-scientific, meant to fuel broader conspiracy theories about elite global control and secret agendas.
Why Is This Story Gaining Traction Again?
Owens suggests that the intense reaction to her reporting is precisely what makes this story so compelling. Why is a theory that has been debunked multiple times still being talked about? Why do independent journalists who investigate it report facing intimidation and censorship? And why is it that, despite the legal victories, Brigitte Macron’s past remains largely off-limits to investigative journalists?
She argues that this isn’t just about one woman’s identity, but rather about the power of media narratives and the extent to which governments can influence public perception.
Final Thoughts
At the core of this story is a question that keeps resurfacing: What makes certain topics untouchable? Whether one believes the claims or not, the reaction to Owens’ video—with millions of views and instant media pushback—suggests that some discussions are simply not allowed.
Is Candace Owens just rehashing a long-debunked internet theory? Or is she touching on something deeper—something that mainstream media refuses to acknowledge?
One thing is certain: the debate isn’t going away anytime soon.
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