French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit against right-wing commentator Candace Owens in Delaware. The suit alleges that Owens has repeatedly made false and defamatory statements about the Macrons, including claims that Brigitte Macron was born male and that the couple are blood relatives. These claims, amplified through an eight-part podcast series titled "Becoming Brigitte," have allegedly caused significant reputational harm and emotional distress.

The Macrons' lawsuit details several demonstrably false claims made by Owens and states that they made three separate requests for retractions, which Owens allegedly used to further taunt them. The Macrons assert that Owens' actions constitute a campaign of global humiliation designed to generate profit and notoriety. They are seeking unspecified damages.

The Macrons, represented by Clare Locke, a law firm known for its success in defamation cases, are prepared to participate in a trial in Delaware. Owens has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit.

Impact Statement: This lawsuit could have significant implications for the legal landscape of online defamation and the accountability of public figures for their statements on social media and other platforms.