Right-wing podcaster Candace Owens found herself in hot water after French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a major lawsuit against her in the United States. The legal action comes after Owens made repeated claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender identity on her popular podcast and social media platforms.
The lawsuit was filed in Delaware Superior Court on July 23, 2025, with 22 counts of defamation against Owens. The Macrons are seeking substantial damages from the conservative commentator for what they call false and harmful statements about the French First Lady. The legal papers accuse Owens of spreading conspiracy theories despite clear evidence that contradicted her claims. This follows her previous pattern of making unfounded claims about prominent figures, including attacks on Kamala Harris’ heritage.
After the lawsuit became public, Owens took to social media to defend herself and double down on her position. Her post sparked a heated response from a user named Mario, who warned her that she was in serious trouble. “You are royally screwed, and you know that. Better apologize for your conspiracy theories and beg for Macron’s mercy or your career would be ruined,” Mario wrote in his reply to Owens.
Owens refuses to back down despite legal pressure
Despite facing potential financial ruin from the lawsuit, Owens has shown no signs of backing down from her controversial statements. Her spokesperson made it clear that she plans to fight the legal challenge head-on. The conservative commentator has framed the lawsuit as an attack on free speech and has vowed to continue speaking about the topic.
The Macrons’ legal team described the lawsuit as a last resort after other attempts to address the situation failed. According to court documents, the French couple tried to set the record straight through other means before turning to the courts. However, their lawyers claim that Owens mocked these efforts and continued to promote what they call outlandish theories.
You are royally screwed, and you know that. Better apologize for your conspiracy theories and beg for Macron’s mercy or your career would be ruined.
— Mario (@PawlowskiMario) July 25, 2025
The case has attracted widespread attention on social media, with supporters and critics of Owens weighing in on both sides. Owens is no stranger to high-profile feuds, having previously engaged in online confrontations with celebrities like Don Cheadle. Some see the lawsuit as an important stand against misinformation, while others view it as an attack on freedom of expression. The legal battle is expected to be lengthy and expensive for all parties involved.
Legal experts say the case could set an important precedent for how public figures can respond to false claims made about them on social media platforms. The outcome may influence how similar cases are handled in the future, especially when they involve international figures seeking justice in American courts. The case is still in its early stages, and it remains to be seen how the courts will handle this high-profile dispute between the French First Couple and the American media personality.
