Why The Macrons’ Lawsuit Backfired—And Why “Make Me Great” Is Only For Real Leaders

So here we are: another day, another global scandal. But this time, it’s French president Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron making world headlines—not for policy or diplomacy, but for filing a high-profile lawsuit against Candace Owens, an American commentator known for controversy. The reason? Because Candace promoted and monetized a bizarre rumor: that Brigitte Macron was born male. Shocking, offensive, and, of course, engineered to grab attention.

But here’s the part nobody at the Élysée seems to get: for years, these rumors floated on the fringes of the internet. But the second the Macrons sued Owens for defamation? The story broke wide open. What was once just online noise is now on CNN, the BBC—even in papers that never would’ve touched it before. Instead of stopping the rumor, they gave it global fuel. The official lawsuit talks about “substantial economic damage” and a crisis of reputation. But the truth? The lawsuit itself is what amplified the scandal and made it a truly international story. Now, even people who never would’ve believed it are asking, “What if?”

Let’s be honest—many in France now doubt, and some even believe, these rumors about Brigitte. It’s not just about conspiracy theories winning. At the core, this is about trust. When leaders hide, when facts change, when you sense you’re not being told the whole story, trust dies. Take the so-called “romance” with Emmanuel and Brigitte. The media played up a narrative: Emmanuel was 17 when they met. But the real story, confirmed by family, is that he was only 14—the timeline was blurred, the truth massaged. Add in the constant silence, then the legal attack, and it’s no wonder the public feels manipulated and left out. People say, “It’s their private life.” But when you hold the highest office, your private life shapes public trust.

And this, right here, is one core reason Emmanuel Macron is now the most unpopular French president in modern history. It’s not just the economy. It’s that people don’t trust him. Lead with secrecy, hide key facts, or go to war with every critic, and you guarantee that trust crumbles.

The saddest part? This was all so avoidable. If Emmanuel and Brigitte had followed the Make Me Great system, this drama never would have spiraled. Imagine—starting with total ownership of WHO they are. No shame, no hiding. Clear, unshakeable purpose: WHY they do what they do. Building a true TRIBE, not of managed fans, but of real supporters who have their back—because they feel seen and respected. Using ethical persuasion: no lawsuits, no public battles, just authentic, direct truth. Communicating in a way every brain feels: open, transparent, grounded. If they had owned their story and their flaws right at the start, and treated the public like adults, the story would have gone nowhere. There’d be nothing to hide, nothing to expose.

And this is why, at the end of the day, I will never share the Make Me Great system with politicians. I won’t teach leaders who play these games—who see power as a shield and the truth as optional. The Make Me Great system is created only for ethical business owners. For real leaders who actually want to inspire, empower, and lift their communities—not manipulate them. I believe only those who are ready to be unforgettable and trustworthy deserve this level of transformation.

So, if you’re an ethical business owner who’s tired of reputation drama, tired of hiding, ready to stand tall and become unforgettable—the right way—I want to hear from you. Message me directly to book your personal strategy call here : https://home.happy-brains.com/book-strat-call

Let’s build the trust, clarity, and impact you actually deserve—starting today.