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Brigitte Macron's Name Change Sparks Cyberharassment Investigation
10/27/2025
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Story summary
- France's First Lady Brigitte Macron found her name changed to "Jean-Michel" on the official tax portal, as revealed in a BFMTV documentary.
- The incident is linked to conspiracy theories about her gender and occurred during a September 2024 audit.
- Brigitte Macron filed a complaint, and an investigation identified two suspects.
- The revelation coincides with a trial for individuals accused of cyberharassment against her, including false claims about her identity.
