Candace Owens Claims 'They'll Fake Kill' Brigitte Macron to Avoid Defamation Discovery

The Conspiracy Surrounding Brigitte Macron

Candace Owens, a prominent figure in the far-right media landscape, has continued to propagate a baseless conspiracy theory suggesting that Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, was "born a man." This claim has led to a defamation lawsuit against Owens for making "demonstrably false" statements throughout her "tranvestigation" series. The accusations have taken a dramatic turn as Owens has now predicted that Brigitte Macron’s death would be faked before the legal case reaches the discovery phase. She claims that such a staged event would silence all discussions about Brigitte being a man.

For months, Owens has made false assertions that Brigitte Macron is a man and that she transitioned secretly decades ago. These claims are part of a complex and debunked conspiracy theory that has been widely criticized. In response, the Macrons filed a 219-page defamation complaint last week, accusing Owens of a “relentless and unjustified smear campaign” that has caused significant harm to their reputation.

The lawsuit highlights how Owens has dissected the Macrons’ lives, including their appearance, marriage, friends, family, and personal history, twisting these details into a grotesque narrative designed to inflame and degrade. According to the complaint, this has resulted in relentless bullying on a global scale. Every time the Macrons leave their home, they face the reality that many people believe these harmful fabrications. The legal action seeks punitive damages against Owens and her media companies.

This is not the first time the Macrons have faced such allegations. Last year, Brigitte Macron was awarded damages when two far-right influencers accused her of being a transgender woman. The Independent has reached out to the Macrons' lawyers for further comment on Owens’ latest claims.

Owens has publicly stated that she would stake her entire professional reputation on the bogus claim about the Macrons. In response to the lawsuit, she referred to Brigitte as the “first lady man” of France and declared her readiness to take on the legal battle. “On behalf of the entire world, I will see you in court,” she proclaimed on her podcast.

During her latest episode, Owens addressed a viewer's question about financial support, stating that she doesn’t need help at the moment and believes the case will fade away. She suggested that Brigitte Macron might stage her own death to avoid the “truth” coming out. “I think they'll fake kill Brigitte first,” she said, adding that this would prevent any discussion about her being a man.

Despite her bold claims, Owens admitted she has no idea if any of this will actually happen. “I don't know, but that's my instinct anyway,” she added. While she acknowledges that lawsuits can be invasive and expensive, she believes the Macrons will eventually drop the case.

Owens continues to push the narrative that the legal process is meant to be painful, and she expects the Macrons to find a way to end the lawsuit before it reaches the discovery phase. Her comments reflect a deep-seated belief in the conspiracy theory, despite the lack of evidence supporting her claims. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by public figures dealing with baseless accusations and the broader implications for free speech and misinformation in the digital age.