Commentator Shifts Claims About Brigitte Macron Following 22-Count Lawsuit Filed in Delaware
Conservative political commentator Candace Owens is once again escalating her feud with French President Emmanuel Macron, despite currently facing a 22-count defamation lawsuit filed in Delaware over prior claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender identity.
In a newly released video update, Owens introduces a new, unsubstantiated theory—this time alleging that Brigitte Trogneux (now Brigitte Macron) may have died years ago, and that her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, may have secretly assumed her identity to live a more accepted life, possibly as a trans woman.
“It’s very clear that Brigitte Trogneux existed,” Owens admits in the video, but then speculates: “There’s no evidence that Brigitte Trogneux died. There’s no evidence of that. But that’s what it feels like to me.”
This latest claim appears to move the goalposts from Owens’ original allegation—that the First Lady of France was “born a man”—which is the core focus of the lawsuit brought against her.
Despite being presented with official documentation by Macron’s legal team—including Brigitte’s birth certificate, childhood photos, marriage records, and family background—Owens has neither retracted her original remarks nor acknowledged the documents as conclusive.
Legal observers note that this new theory could further complicate her defense, particularly if the court interprets her ongoing public commentary as evidence of actual malice or continued reputational harm. Under U.S. defamation standards, particularly involving public figures, a plaintiff must prove that the defendant made knowingly false statements or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
Owens, however, appears unfazed by the legal risk. She has characterized the Macron lawsuit as a “PR stunt”, and the new video suggests she is leaning into her role as a provocateur, even if the allegations are not backed by any hard evidence.
The legal complaint, filed earlier this year in Delaware, remains active. It accuses Owens of launching a smear campaign that involved monetized content across YouTube and social media platforms, as well as branded merchandise spreading misinformation about Brigitte Macron.
This latest video could potentially be introduced as supplementary evidence if the case proceeds to trial, with Macron’s team arguing that it reflects a pattern of behavior and a refusal to correct falsehoods despite receiving ample documentation.
So far, Owens has not indicated whether she will mount a formal legal defense or seek to dismiss the suit. For now, her strategy appears to be one of continued public escalation—despite the legal consequences still looming in Delaware.
