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Macrons file new defamation lawsuit against US podcaster over transgender rumours

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Briefings

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a second lawsuit against US podcaster Candace Owens, accusing her of spreading false gender claims and profiting from them. This follows earlier legal action by Macron, indicating a sustained campaign against her content. The case highlights ongoing tensions between French authorities and US media figures regarding misinformation.

Key points

• Macron and Brigitte filed a second lawsuit against Candace Owens for spreading false gender claims.
• The lawsuit follows earlier legal action by Macron against the same podcaster.

Context

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a second lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over false claims on her gender, accusing her of continuing to spread the allegations and profiting from them despite earlier legal action. This follows earlier legal action by Macron against the same podcaster.

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Evidence is limited to a single French presidential lawsuit filed in 2026. No specific dates, amounts, or outcomes for the second lawsuit are provided. The source does not specify the jurisdiction of the US lawsuit or any prior outcomes.

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