The lawsuit alleges that the podcaster promoted “outlandish” claims, including that Brigitte Macron was born a man. An Owens spokesperson said she “is not shutting up.”

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte sued right-wing influencer Candace Owens on Wednesday, claiming Owens defamed the French first lady by repeatedly and falsely claiming she was born a man.

Brigitte Macron, France's First Lady, is known for her elegance and composure during public events. But lately, she's found herself at the center of online controversy — and she's fighting back. This week,