The Global Story Why is the French president suing Candace Owens?
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Oct 28, 2025 Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, a journalist and host of the Fame Under Fire podcast, dives into the shocking lawsuit against Candace Owens by French President Macron and his wife. She explores the origins of the bizarre conspiracy alleging Brigitte Macron was born a man and how Owens amplified it. Anoushka discusses the legal ramifications, including how the lawsuit might unintentionally boost the rumor's profile, and reflects on Owens' transformation into a prominent right-wing figure, monetizing controversy at every turn.
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Conspiracy Migrated From Fringe To Mainstream
- The Brigitte Macron trans theory is baseless but has circulated in far-right spaces and online for years.
- Candace Owens amplified it into mainstream US conservative media, greatly increasing its reach.
How Anoushka First Saw The Claim
- Anoushka spotted a viral TikTok where Candace claimed Brigitte was born a man and groomed Emmanuel Macron.
- That single post had 15 million views and brought the theory to a wider audience.
Origin Story Contradicted By Public Evidence
- The theory originated from two self-described French podcasters and claimed identity theft between siblings.
- The claim ignores that the supposed brother is alive and has appeared publicly with Brigitte Macron.