The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table Snopes vs. Candace Owens: Can the Brigitte Macron Story be Debunked?
May 10, 2025
Anna Rascouët-Paz, a French-Colombian journalist from Snopes, joins the hosts to tackle the bizarre Brigitte Macron conspiracy theories. They dive into the cultural impacts of these claims, emphasizing the importance of skepticism and respect for gender identity. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by fact-checkers and the societal motivations behind misinformation. With humor, they also explore the complexities of verifying public records and how public perceptions shape narratives, making for a thought-provoking yet entertaining discourse.
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Debunking Brigitte Macron Myth
- Candace Owens argues Brigitte Macron is a man, but extensive research shows she was born female.
- French legal actions have decisively refuted the trans conspiracy claims against Macron.
French Privacy Shapes Responses
- French culture fiercely guards privacy, often refusing to dignify baseless claims with clear responses.
- Macron's team uses this cultural norm as their defense against conspiracy rumors rather than direct proof.
Brother Used in False Claims
- The trans conspiracy started with a far-right newsletter falsely claiming Brigitte was Jean-Michel, her brother.
- Jean-Michel is alive, has denied the claims, and sued successfully to protect his reputation.