Macrons file second defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens
French presidential couple accuses US podcaster of profiting from false claims about Brigitte Macron's identity.
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France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) and his wife Brigitte Macron have fought false claims about her gender identity for years. © Abdul Saboor, POOL/AFP/File
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What this story says
- French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a second defamation lawsuit against US podcaster Candace Owens.
- The lawsuit, filed in Tennessee, accuses Owens of spreading false claims that Brigitte Macron is a transgender woman and profiting from these allegations.
- This action follows an earlier lawsuit filed in Delaware in 2025, where proceedings against Owens' companies are ongoing.
- The Macrons allege Owens has continued to promote these claims and sell merchandise based on them, causing significant damage and humiliation.
Who covered it
Percentages are shares of the 33 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 27 of the 60 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .
Trust
60/100
Craft
60/100
Hype
40/100
60 sources · methodology
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have initiated a new defamation lawsuit in the United States against American podcaster Candace Owens. The legal action, filed in a federal court in Tennessee, accuses Owens of continuing to spread false claims about Brigitte Macron's gender and profiting from these allegations. This marks the second lawsuit filed by the Macrons against Owens over similar claims.
Disagreement on lawsuit details
Reports differ on the exact length and number of counts in the new lawsuit. France24 states the complaint is 401 pages long and mentions 88 counts related to Owens' podcast and X activity. Influenth reports a 409-page complaint with 88 leaders linked to Owens' podcast and X. Midilibre states the procedure is 400 pages and covers 88 cases.
What the coverage left out
None of the right-rated digests mention the specific details of the previous lawsuit in Delaware, including the judge's ruling on jurisdictional grounds for Owens as an individual. None of the right-rated digests mention the 411-page length of the complaint as reported by France24.
Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 1 time, most recently on 10 Nov 2026, 10:00, and will add the sides that appear.
How each side covered it
Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.
Left
12 rated outlets
- Left-rated reports highlighted the nature of the claims as "infox transphobe" (Le Monde) and "transphobic" (Le Huffington Post). Several reports noted that the lawsuit was filed in Tennessee, where Owens resides (France24, IBTimes UK, Le Monde, La Presse). The Macrons' accusation that Owens has continued to spread lies and sell merchandise based on them was also a common point (France24, Le Huffington Post, Le Temps). France24 quoted the filing stating Owens' statements were "defamatory because they accuse the Macrons of lying to France and to the world, for decades, about who Mrs. Macron is, and of committing crimes to conceal that supposed lie."
Centre
16 rated outlets
- Centre-rated reports focused on the filing of a new lawsuit and the specific accusations made. France24, which provided a full report, detailed that the lawsuit accuses Owens of "unequivocally" doubling down after the first lawsuit was filed and that she 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." Several outlets noted the previous legal action in Delaware and its outcome, where a judge dismissed the case against Owens as an individual on jurisdictional grounds but allowed proceedings against her companies to continue (France24, Internewscast, TAG24, Hindustan Times, TF1 INFO, lindependant.fr, Sud Ouest).
Right
5 rated outlets
- Right-rated reports identified Candace Owens as a "right-wing influencer" (Free Malaysia Today News) and "podcaster" (Iefimerida). They stated the core of the lawsuit involves claims that Brigitte Macron is a transgender woman (Free Malaysia Today News, Iefimerida, Protothema, Tennessee Star). Protothema quoted the lawsuit stating Candace Owens "stated that she would 'bet her entire professional reputation on the fact that the First Lady of France is actually a man.'" Tennessee Star noted the lawsuit was filed in the Middle District of Tennessee.
Questions about this coverage
- How did the left and right cover Macrons file second defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens?
- Of the 33 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 36% are rated left, 49% are rated centre, 15% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 60. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
- Is Macrons file second defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens left or right?
- Neither side dominates it. Of the 33 rated outlets on this story, 36% are rated left, 49% are rated centre, 15% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
- Is the coverage of Macrons file second defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens biased?
- Macrons file second defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens is one event reported by 60 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
- Which outlets covered Macrons file second defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens?
- 60 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
- Why have the Macrons filed a second lawsuit against Candace Owens?
- The Macrons have filed a second defamation lawsuit because they allege Candace Owens has continued to spread false claims about Brigitte Macron's identity and has profited from these allegations through her podcast and merchandise, despite earlier legal action.
- What are the specific claims made against Candace Owens?
- The lawsuit accuses Candace Owens of spreading false claims that Brigitte Macron is a transgender woman and profiting from these allegations. The Macrons state these claims are defamatory because they accuse the couple of lying about Brigitte Macron's identity for decades.
- What was the outcome of the previous lawsuit filed in Delaware?
- In the previous lawsuit filed in Delaware in 2025, a judge dismissed the case against Candace Owens as an individual on jurisdictional grounds. However, proceedings against her companies are permitted to continue.
Read it at the source
60 outlets, grouped by the leaning a published rating gives them. Every headline links to the original; an underlined outlet name opens our profile of that publisher.
Left
12- Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron Again File a Complaint Against Influencer Candace Owens Who Spreads the False Information that the First Lady Would Be a Man (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
La Dépêche du Midi — is La Dépêche du Midi biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Candace Owens Faces Another Macron Lawsuit as French President and Wife File 409-Page Complaint (opens IBTimes UK in a new tab)
IBTimes UK — is IBTimes UK biased? Our profile of this outlet
- The Presidential Couple Filed a New Defamation Complaint Against the Influential Plottist Candace Owens (opens franceinfo.fr in a new tab)
franceinfo.fr — is franceinfo.fr biased? Our profile of this outlet
- The Macron Couple Don't Let Go and File a New Complaint Against Candace Owens (opens Le Huffington Post in a new tab)
Le Huffington Post — is Le Huffington Post biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Infox Transphobe on Brigitte Macron: Presidential Couple Complains in Tennessee Against Candace Owens (opens Le Monde in a new tab)
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron Again File Complaints Against Candace Owens (opens Le Temps in a new tab)
- U.S. Influencer, Candace Owens Involved in New Lawsuits Filed by Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron (opens La Presse in a new tab)
- French president’s wife newly sues Candace Owens for falsely claiming she’s trans (opens LGBTQ Nation in a new tab)
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Show 4 more
- Macrons Sue Candace Owens Personally In Tennessee (opens Joe.My.God. in a new tab)
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- Macron's Husbands Also Sued Candace Owens in Tennessee. The MAGA Influence Claimed that Brigitte Is "Transgender man." (opens antena3.ro in a new tab)
antena3.ro — is antena3.ro biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Macrons take Candace Owens to court in her home state (opens Alternet in a new tab)
- Macrons sue far-right podcaster Candace Owens personally in Tennessee (opens Politico Europe in a new tab)
Politico Europe — is Politico Europe biased? Our profile of this outlet
Centre
16- Brigitte Macron Files New Legal Action Over False Claim She Is a Man (opens Internewscast in a new tab)
Internewscast — is Internewscast biased? Our profile of this outlet
- France's Macrons bring new defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens (opens TAG24 in a new tab)
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron file fresh lawsuit against Candace Owens for allegedly spreading defamatory rumors (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
Hindustan Times — is Hindustan Times biased? Our profile of this outlet
- "These Lies Have Caused Immense Damage": the Husbands Macron Filed a Complaint Against an American Influencer (opens La Libre in a new tab)
- "International Humiliation Campaign": Macrons Again Attack US Influencer Candace Owens in Court (opens TF1 INFO in a new tab)
TF1 INFO — is TF1 INFO biased? Our profile of this outletOpinion
- Brigitte Macron and the Rumor Jean-Michel Trogneux: "To Gain Fame and Earn money"... Emmanuel Macron and His Wife Continue an Influencer in Another State (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
lindependant.fr — is lindependant.fr biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron Launched New Lawsuits Against American Influencer Candace Owens (opens Sud Ouest in a new tab)
- France's Macrons bring new lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster (opens Morgan County Citizen in a new tab)
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Show 8 more
- France's Macrons bring new lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster (opens Radio France Internationale in a new tab)
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- France's Macrons bring new lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster (opens France24 in a new tab)
- The Macrons Are Reinvigorating Their Lawsuits Against an influencer... (opens Le Devoir in a new tab)
- Candace Owens Hit With 409-Page Federal Lawsuit as French President Macron Accuses Her of Profiting From 'Devastating Lies', According to Court Docs (opens RadarOnline in a new tab)
RadarOnline — is RadarOnline biased? Our profile of this outlet
- French President Emmanuel Macron, wife sue Candace Owens in Nashville (opens Fox8 in a new tab)
- French President Emmanuel Macron, wife sue Candace Owens in Nashville (opens WKRN in a new tab)
- French president sues Candace Owens (opens News Channel 5 in a new tab)
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- Macrons’ defamation case against Candace Owens lands in Nashville (opens Nashville Post in a new tab)
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Right
5- France’s Macrons bring new lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster (opens Free Malaysia Today News in a new tab)
Free Malaysia Today News — is Free Malaysia Today News biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron Again File a Complaint Against Influencer Candace Owens (opens Le Figaro in a new tab)
- Macron's New Lawsuit Against Candace Owens for Defamation - iefimerida.gr (opens Iefimerida in a new tab)
Iefimerida — is Iefimerida biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Macron and His Wife File Lawsuit Against Commentator for Her Claims that Brigitte Macron Is a Man (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Protothema — is Protothema biased? Our profile of this outlet
- French President Macron, Wife File New Federal Defamation Lawsuit Against Candace Owens in Tennessee (opens Tennessee Star in a new tab)
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Not rated
27- A Complaint of 409 Pages and 88 Chiefs Opens a Personal Front to Tennessee Against Candace Owens After His Withdrawal From Delaware (opens Influenth in a new tab)
- Emmanuel Macron Reopened the Court Case Against the Influencer for Claiming that Bridget Is a Man (opens srpskainfo.com in a new tab)
srpskainfo.com — is srpskainfo.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- The Rumor About Brigitte Macron Leads the Presidential Couple to an American Court (opens Le Singulier in a new tab)
Le Singulier — is Le Singulier biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Macron's Husbands Filed Another Complaint Against an American Influencer Who Said Brigitte Macron Would Be a Transsexual (opens Stirile Pro TV in a new tab)
Stirile Pro TV — is Stirile Pro TV biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Macron and His Wife Are Fighting in Court in the US: Influencer Owens Claimed that Brigitte Is a Transgender Woman (opens topky.sk in a new tab)
- Macron Husbands, Complaint Against an Influencer Who Claimed Brigitte Macron Would Be Transsexual (opens Stirile Antena 1 Observator in a new tab)
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- Infox on Brigitte Macron: Presidential Couple Filed a New Complaint Against Influencer Candace Owens (opens midilibre.fr in a new tab)
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- New Legal Dispute for the Macron Couple (opens LiFO in a new tab)
Show 19 more
- "A Campaign of International Humiliation": the Macron Couple Again Complains Against Influencer Candace Owens (opens parismatch.com in a new tab)
parismatch.com — is parismatch.com biased? Our profile of this outletOpinion
- The Macrons Returned to the Tennessee Court: "These Lies Have Caused Immense Damage" (opens dhnet.be in a new tab)
- Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron Relaunch Their Judicial Offensive Against Influencer Candace Owens in the United States (opens RTL Info in a new tab)
- Macron Couple Files New Defamation Lawsuit Against Candace Owens in Tennessee Over False Claims About Brigitte (opens theasialive.com in a new tab)
theasialive.com — is theasialive.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- France's Macrons bring new lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster (opens coastaltvnews.com in a new tab)
coastaltvnews.com — is coastaltvnews.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- France's Macrons bring new lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
- Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte After the Global Uproar Move to Counterattack Against Candace Owens: New Lawsuit over the Commentator's Claims that Brigitte Macron Is a Man (opens europost.gr in a new tab)
europost.gr — is europost.gr biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Macron Couple Sues American Youtuber Who Insists Brigitte Is a Man! (opens Unknown in a new tab)
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- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron / New Lawsuit Against Far-Right Candace Owens in Tennessee for Defamation of the First Lady (opens avgi.gr in a new tab)
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron: Lawsuit Filed Against American Podcaster Candace Owens After Allegations that the French First Lady Is a Man (opens parapolitika.gr in a new tab)
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- Macron Couple Initiate Lawsuit Against Podcast over Allegations Against President's Wife (opens 1news.com.ua in a new tab)
1news.com.ua — is 1news.com.ua biased? Our profile of this outlet
- The Macrons launch legal battle in the US against Candace Owens over claims about Brigitte Macron’s identity (opens albeu.com in a new tab)
- Macron Couple Sues Podcaster Candace Owens - She Insists Brigitte Is a Man (opens flash.gr in a new tab)
- Macron Couple Files New Lawsuit Against Podcast that Says Macron's Wife Is Husband (opens Unknown in a new tab)
Unknown
- Macron and His Wife File Lawsuit Against Commentator for Her Claims that Brigitte Macron Is a Man (opens Pentapostagma in a new tab)
Pentapostagma — is Pentapostagma biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Candace Owens faces a lawsuit; Nashville SC set records - Nashville Banner (opens nashvillebanner.com in a new tab)
nashvillebanner.com — is nashvillebanner.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Macron's New Lawsuit Against Far-Right Podcaster Candace Owens (opens dnews.gr in a new tab)
- Brigitte Macron: a Sensational Reverse to Delaware and Lawyers' Fees (opens Le Libre Penseur in a new tab)
Le Libre Penseur — is Le Libre Penseur biased? Our profile of this outletOpinion
- Macrons’ Defamation Case Against Candace Owens Lands in Nashville (opens Nashville Scene in a new tab)
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