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Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over Defamatory Claims

8/21/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for her claims regarding Brigitte's gender.
Macron stated the lawsuit seeks to uphold the truth and address Owens' damaging statements.
Owens challenged the credibility of the journalist who interviewed Macron.
She noted the Macrons have not pursued legal action against the French journalist whose book influenced her claims.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for her claims regarding Brigitte's gender.
Macron stated the lawsuit seeks to uphold the truth and address Owens' damaging statements.
Owens challenged the credibility of the journalist who interviewed Macron.
She noted the Macrons have not pursued legal action against the French journalist whose book influenced her claims.