The 'transvestigation' of Brigitte Macron: How false transgender claims went viral

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The 'transvestigation' of Brigitte Macron: How false transgender claims went viral

Truth or Fake

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2 weeks ago

The 'transvestigation' of Brigitte Macron: How false transgender claims went viral

As 10 defendants go on trial in Paris for allegedly cyber-harassing the French first lady, Vedika Bahl takes a look at the timeline of how unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about her gender began to circulate, how the claims exploded globally after far-right US commentator Candace Owens got involved, and how the Macrons have pushed back with legal action.