Macrons sue US podcaster Candace Owens in Tennessee

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 07:26 · Archive

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a second defamation lawsuit against US podcaster Candace Owens.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit against podcaster Candace Owens in Tennessee in November, her home state. The lawsuit follows an earlier case filed in Delaware in July 2025, which was narrowed in October when a court ruled it only had jurisdiction over Owens' corporations registered in the state.

The Macrons allege that Owens falsely claimed on her podcast 'Candace' that Brigitte is a transgender woman. The 409 to 411-page complaint accuses Owens of using the false statement to promote her platform, gain notoriety and make money. The Macrons' legal team documented what they describe as 'outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions' published by Owens and alleged there are financial and ideological motives behind her work.

According to the complaint, Owens has 'continued to use her podcast to expand her lies about the Macrons, sell merchandise making fun of the Macrons, and collect donations based on her reporting on the Macrons', despite the initial lawsuit being filed. Owens confirmed the new lawsuit on X in November. The Macrons noted in the complaint that 'there is nothing shameful or defamatory about being a man, being transgender, or being gay'.

How it is being reported

• Brigitte Macron launches new legal action against Candace Owens over ridiculous claim the French president's wife is a manEmmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a new defamation lawsuit in the US last week against right-wing influencer Candace Owens.Daily Mail · 10 Nov, 07:46
• Macrons file new defamation lawsuit against US podcaster over transgender rumoursFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a second lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over false claims on her gender, accusing her of continuing to spread the allegations and profiting from them despite earlier legal action.France 24 · 10 Nov, 04:33
• Macrons sue far-right podcaster Candace Owens personally in TennesseeThe latest move by the French president and his wife comes after a court in Delaware ruled it only had jurisdiction over Owens’ corporations registered in the state.Politico Europe · 9 Nov, 16:32

In this story: Emmanuel Macron · Brigitte Macron · Candace Owens · Tennessee · Delaware · France

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