In July, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit against US podcaster Candace Owens for spreading false claims about Brigitte's gender. This follows a trend of 'tranvestigations' targeting female public figures, fueled by conspiracy theories and social media. Despite evidence disproving these claims, they persist due to public perception and engagement on platforms. A recent fake news video further propagated these rumors, showcasing the challenges in combating misinformation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)