Macrons file defamation suit against Candace Owens
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The French president and first lady have filed a defamation lawsuit against conservative commentator Candace Owens over claims about Brigitte's identity.
A dramatic tale claiming a transgender surgery specialist connected to Brigitte Macron suspiciously died spread across social media following an online series from US conservative commentator Candace Owens which reignited conspiracy theories alleging the wife of the French president had formerly been a man.