NYT > World News Macrons Sue Candace Owens, Accusing Her of Defamation Par :Ephrat Livni 23 juillet 2025 à 17:21 The suit seeks damages after the podcaster claimed Brigitte Macron is a man. The French president and his wife said the statement caused “pain to us and our families.” © Pool photo by Gonzalo FuentesPresident Emmanuel Macron of France and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have sued Candace Owens, a right-wing podcaster.