# Dispute between the Macrons and Candace Owens over a transphobic rumor

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events nationwide, followed from 28 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. 33 articles from 26 sources (justice); last updated on 10 November 2026 at 12:06.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Justice
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 28 October 2026 at 10:49
- Updated: 10 November 2026 at 12:06
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/495-dispute-between-the-macrons-and-candace-owens-over-a-transphobic-rumor

## Timeline (2 events)

### 28 October 2026 — [Transphobic rumor: Candace Owens wins first legal victory against the Macrons](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2629-transphobic-rumor-candace-owens-wins-first-legal-victory-against-the-macrons.md)

Candace Owens secures a first legal victory in the dispute opposing her to the French presidential couple over a transphobic rumor targeting Brigitte Macron.

13 sources, 13 articles · Nationwide

### 10 November 2026 — [Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron file new complaint against Candace Owens](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14752-emmanuel-and-brigitte-macron-file-new-complaint-against-candace-owens.md)

The presidential couple announces a new complaint targeting American influencer Candace Owens, denouncing an "international humiliation campaign". This action is part of the proceedings already initiated against her over a transphobic rumor.

19 sources, 20 articles · Nationwide

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