Fact check: What is Brigitte Macron's official statement on her gender identity?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Brigitte Macron has not issued a direct, official public statement specifically addressing her gender identity. However, the available sources reveal that her legal representatives have made statements on her behalf. According to the analyses, a lawyer for the Macron couple has stated that Brigitte was born a woman and has always been a woman ^[1].

The analyses consistently show that Brigitte Macron has primarily responded to false transgender claims through legal action rather than public statements. Two French women were found guilty of slander for falsely claiming that Brigitte Macron was transgender ^[2], and she has filed a defamation lawsuit against conservative influencer Candace Owens for spreading similar false claims ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about why this topic has become a subject of inquiry. The analyses reveal that false transgender rumors about Brigitte Macron have been spreading for years ^[3], and she has been targeted by what sources describe as "transvestigations" - a conspiracy theory that falsely claims famous women were born male ^[4].

The analyses indicate this is part of a wider trend of conspiracy theories targeting prominent women in politics and culture ^[5]. The sources suggest that these false claims have been debunked and are not true ^[3], yet they continue to circulate online.

Conservative influencers and conspiracy theorists appear to benefit from promoting these false narratives, as they generate attention and engagement on social media platforms. Meanwhile, legal professionals and fact-checkers benefit from the resulting court cases and debunking efforts.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself may inadvertently legitimize false conspiracy theories by framing the issue as if Brigitte Macron's gender identity is a matter requiring official clarification. The analyses make clear that the transgender claims are false rumors ^[3] that have been legally challenged and debunked.

By asking for an "official statement on her gender identity," the question implies there is legitimate doubt about her gender, when the analyses show these are baseless conspiracy theories. The framing could perpetuate harmful misinformation that has already resulted in successful legal action for slander and defamation ^{[2] [1]}.

The question also fails to acknowledge that demanding such statements from public figures based on false conspiracy theories could set a problematic precedent for how powerful women in politics and culture are scrutinized and harassed online ^[5].