Sky News Daily Will Brigitte Macron ever silence the conspiracy theorists?
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Jan 6, 2026 Emma-Kate Symonds, a Paris-based journalist specializing in conspiracy movements, joins the discussion on Brigitte Macron's battle against damaging conspiracy theories. They explore the origins of these claims, including a false narrative about her gender, and the recent convictions in Paris for cyberbullying. Symonds details how Candace Owens amplified the conspiracy globally and examines the psychological toll on Brigitte Macron. The conversation reveals the alarming reasons people believe such theories and the implications for public trust in facts.
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Repetition Creates Perceived Truth
- Repetition online can make baseless claims feel true even without evidence.
- Emma-Kate Symonds says repetition turned the Brigitte Macron lie into a widely believed conspiracy.
Convictions Against Ringleaders
- Ten people received convictions, including suspended sentences and fines, for cyber-harassment.
- Emma-Kate Symonds identifies these defendants as ringleaders of the online lie about Brigitte Macron.
Origins Linked To Age Gap And Disinformation
- The conspiracy grew from commentary about the Macron age gap and picked up after the Yellow Vest movement.
- Symonds links the spread to disinformation networks and growing domestic fringe movements.
