Macron and Wife File Second Defamation Suit Against US Podcaster Over Gender Claims

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have initiated a second defamation lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster Candace Owens. The legal action targets ongoing allegations regarding the President's gender, which Owens has continued to disseminate despite previous legal challenges. According to France 24, the couple is accusing Owens of profiting from these false claims and persisting in spreading them even after an earlier court intervention. This move represents a renewed effort to legally counter the specific narrative pushed by the American media figure. The Straits Times reports that this new filing occurred approximately two weeks after a US court narrowed the scope of a prior complaint. Owens confirmed the development late Monday via a post on X, noting that the legal proceedings have escalated following the judicial adjustments to the initial case. While the French leadership seeks to address the personal nature of the gender allegations, the legal strategy remains focused on the specific claims made by Owens. The case highlights the ongoing friction between the French presidency and certain segments of the US digital media landscape regarding public figures' personal lives. #NexSouk #AIForGood #EthicalAI #GlobalPolitics #LegalWatch