Friday 28 March 2025 07:02 GMT

American reporter fuels new discussion on Macron spouse`s identity


(MENAFN) US journalist Candace Owens has made the controversial claim that Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, “is in fact a man.” Owens discussed the allegations in a recent episode of her podcast, stating that she would stake her "entire professional reputation" on the claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

Brigitte Macron, born Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux in 1953, is a former literature teacher and has been married to Emmanuel Macron since 2007. The couple has a 24-year age difference, with Macron having met his future wife when he was 15 and she was his teacher.

In the latest episode of her podcast, ‘Becoming Brigitte,’ Owens interviewed French journalist Xavier Poussard, who claims to have obtained a photo proving that Brigitte Macron was once a man. Poussard alleges that Brigitte is actually the transgender identity of her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, who supposedly transitioned at the age of 30. He presented a photo of Trogneux at 18 years old as evidence, highlighting similarities between the two individuals' facial features and distinctive signs such as a mole.

Poussard also accused the French media of manipulating the public to cover up the truth and claimed that the Elysee had been working to ruin his career. The allegations regarding Brigitte Macron date back to 2020, when her husband was campaigning for his second term. The Macron family has consistently denied these claims, even taking legal action against journalists promoting them for defamation and invasion of privacy.

Earlier this month, journalist Natacha Rey revealed she had sought asylum in Russia due to “persecution” in France, with her lawyer arguing that the charges against her were fabricated. Owens’ latest podcast episode, which revived these allegations, has sparked significant controversy. Many have dismissed the claims as false, but Owens remains firm, asserting she will continue to pursue the story and claiming that any media dismissing the allegations is part of the establishment.

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