A court has ordered two women to pay €8,000 in damages to Brigitte Macron after they made false claims alleging she was transgender, prompting disinformation.
The viral YouTube video, posted in December 2021, falsely claimed that Brigitte Macron, the French president's wife, was originally a man named Jean-Michel.
The court's decision reflects the serious consequences of spreading disinformation, especially as it targeted high-profile figures like the French first lady.
Similar to Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris, Brigitte Macron's case highlights how disinformation campaigns continue to target women in positions of power.
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