Candace Owens Faces Defamation Fallout Over Brigitte Macron Remarks—Signs of Regret Emerging?

Candace Owens Faces Defamation Fallout Over Brigitte Macron Remarks—Signs of Regret Emerging?

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Right-wing commentator Candace Owens is in legal jeopardy after France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, filed a defamation lawsuit accusing her of spreading false claims about Macron’s gender.

The allegations stem from a debunked conspiracy theory Owens promoted in her eight-part podcast “Becoming Brigitte” and across social media.

During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Owens said she was “stunned” when President Donald Trump in 2025—personally called her to ask her to stop.

Owens claims Trump was approached by French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the White House, where Macron asked Trump if he knew Owens and urged him to intervene.

Trump reportedly told her: “I saw her up close… she’s a woman. I had dinner with her at the top of the Eiffel Tower.”

Owens said she felt insulted by the request and believed Trump might have been confused but refused to fully back down. She insists she won’t stop speaking, even in light of the lawsuit.

The 219-page defamation complaint, filed in Delaware, accuses Owens of launching a “campaign of global humiliation” for personal profit.

Legal analysts say the suit could trigger serious financial consequences, including bankruptcy, due to rising legal costs and reputational harm.

Though Owens hasn’t released an official statement, insiders speculate she may be quietly rethinking her strategy as the fallout grows more intense.

Both women come from vastly different financial worlds. Owens’ estimated net worth in 2025 is around $5 million, built from book sales, podcasting, and media ventures.

Brigitte Macron’s fortune is estimated at $10 million, largely inherited from her family’s luxury chocolate business and bolstered by real estate holdings like the Villa Monejan.

As news of the lawsuit broke, social media erupted.

Critics called it “the only way to shut her mouth,” while others warned Owens to “get ready to be drained for everything she’s got”.

Even some of her own followers expressed concern, suggesting she may now be experiencing remorse for jumping on a deeply personal issue involving the spouse of a foreign president.

How Did a Podcast Spark International Drama?

Owens’ eight-part podcast series Becoming Brigitte promoted a debunked conspiracy theory about France’s First Lady, alleging she was born male.

The series gained traction online, leading to a defamation lawsuit filed by the Macrons in Delaware. What makes this case extraordinary is that:

A foreign head of state (Emmanuel Macron) allegedly asked a sitting U.S. President (Donald Trump) to intervene.

Trump reportedly told Owens, “I saw her up close… she’s a woman” after dining with Brigitte at the Eiffel Tower.

Owens refused to fully back down, saying she felt insulted and believed Trump might be confused.

Like many interviewed for this report have said—and as echoed across social media…

Have We Seen Anything Like This Before?

Not quite. While public figures often face scrutiny, it’s rare for the First Lady of a major country to file an international defamation suit over a podcast.

The case blends politics, media influence, and personal dignity in a way that’s almost unprecedented. It’s a wildly rare scenario—and, honestly, pretty surreal.

The idea that a private citizen like Candace Owens could launch a global smear campaign targeting the First Lady of another nation over her gender, and end up in a defamation battle involving sitting presidents? That’s nearly unheard of.

Why This Is So Unusual:

According to legal analysts, most defamation cases involving public figures are local or national—not international in scale.

Brigitte Macron isn’t just a celebrity or influencer. She is the spouse of a sitting head of state, deeply involved in diplomacy and high-profile public engagements.

This escalated to the point where President Emmanuel Macron personally asked U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene. That level of direct diplomatic pressure over a podcast controversy is nearly unprecedented.

Owens allegedly continued making inflammatory remarks despite warnings—even repeating the false claim during her exchange with President Trump. The tone and persistence of her statements have shocked even veteran media watchers.

So… Have We Seen Anything Like It?

Still, not quite. We’ve seen:

Celebrities sued for defamation (Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard).

Media personalities dragged into public scandals.

Political figures targeted by damaging rumors.

But a media influencer launching a focused, relentless campaign against the First Lady of another country—resulting in formal legal action and presidential intervention? This is cutting across norms and breaking entirely new ground.

Critics say Owens may be setting a new precedent—one that could redefine how international defamation is addressed through podcasts, YouTube shows, blogs, and commentary, especially in an era where digital media travels instantly across borders to target global public figures.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.