Candace Owens celebrated a court ruling in the defamation case brought by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. However, the conservative commentator’s apparent victory came with a catch, as the lawsuit against her companies remained active.
The legal battle began in July 2025, after the Macrons sued Owens over claims she made about Brigitte’s biological gender and other alleged defamatory statements. Owens had discussed her theories on her show since March 2024, turning the dispute into a high-profile international legal fight.
Candace Owens responds to ruling in Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron lawsuit
On October 27, Owens shared the Delaware court’s ruling on social media and celebrated the decision. She wrote, “I am in the absolute best mood over this Macron dismissal.” She also claimed her family had endured “a year and a half” of alleged lies about pending bankruptcies, secret accounts and plans to flee the country.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Sheldon Rennie ruled that Owens could not be held personally liable in the case because she lived in Tennessee. That decision could protect her personal assets if the Macrons eventually won damages. However, the judge allowed claims against Candace Owens LLC and GeorgeTom Inc. to proceed for now.
Owens also challenged what she called misleading media coverage of the dispute. In her post, she argued the couple had sued over alleged defamation involving “MK Ultra and theft,” rather than matters concerning sex, sexual orientation or gender.
The ruling also raised questions about French defamation law. Rennie noted that France’s statute of limitations could apply, generally setting a three-month filing window, with possible extensions of up to a year in certain circumstances. The parties must submit additional briefings on French law before the judge rules on the remaining dismissal requests.
The Macrons’ legal team did not treat the decision as a final defeat. Clare Locke, the firm representing Brigitte, 72, and Emmanuel, 48, welcomed the court’s decision to preserve the claims against Owens’ companies. The firm also said it would explore other ways to hold Owens personally accountable.
