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Brigitte Macron named Jean-Michel in tax documents? Spokesperson explains fiasco
Brigitte Macron’s tax records were hacked in 2024, changing her name to Jean-Michel Macron amid false gender rumors and 10 face trial for cyberbullying her.
Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, has been the subject of wild rumors and fake news over the last year. The most prominent of the false claims about her - that she was born a male and later transitioned to male- has come back to haunt her again in a bizarre way.
Now, a spokesperson of Brigitte Macron has said that her tax documents were hacked in 2024, and her name was altered to Jean-Michel Macron, to reflect that she is purportedly male. Tristan Bomme revealed that the change was noticed while the French First Lady was filing her taxes back in September 2024.
“Like many French people, Madame Macron logged into her personal account on the tax website," Bomme said. “She logs into the system and sees that it does not say Brigitte Macron, but Jean-Michel Macron.”
The statement from the Macrons comes as 10 people face trial in the case of "sexist cyberbullying" against Brigitte Macron. It also includes US-based far-right influencer, Candace Owens.
Also read: Who is Candace Owens? Right-wing commentator sued by French President Macron for defamation
The Macron's Lawsuit Against Candace Owens
In July 2025, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court against political commentator Candace Owens. The lawsuit centers on Owens' repeated claims that Brigitte Macron is a biological male named Jean-Michel Trogneux.
he Macrons allege a "campaign of global humiliation" and "relentless bullying" by Owens, who promoted the false narrative through her podcast and social media platforms. The Macrons are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
