The trial in France is seen as a forerunner to a bigger legal case the Macrons have brought in the U.S. against MAGA influencer Candace Owens for promoting similar claims.

Ten people who spread 'malicious' claims France 's first lady Brigitte Macron was born a man have been found guilty of cyberbullying.

The judge found that the defendants made false claims about Macron's gender and sexuality, and "malicious remarks" about the 24-year age gap between Macron and her spouse.