Macron sues podcaster for claiming his wife was born male
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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. against right-wing influencer and podcaster Candace Owens, centered on her claim that France's first lady is male.
Breakdown
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. against Candace Owens over claims about Brigitte's gender.
- The lawsuit centers on Owens' podcast series, which alleged Brigitte Macron was born male and committed other serious acts. 32s
- Owens denies wrongdoing and claims the lawsuit is a public relations tactic. 58s
- Legal experts say the Macrons face high hurdles in U.S. defamation law, which protects comment on public officials. 1m 19s
- Brigitte Macron is also appealing a related French court case after an earlier win was overturned. 2m 30s