A number of Facebook posts falsely claim to show the cover of a recent edition of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo addressing baseless claims suggesting the First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron, was born male.
The image, which has also been shared on X (formerly Twitter) and purports to be from the 13 March edition of the magazine, satirises the decision of French President Emmanuel Macron to publicly address false claims about his wife’s gender.
False or misleading claims online have the potential to harm individuals, groups and democratic processes and institutions. Online claims can spread fast and far, and are difficult to contain and correct.
The image is not a genuine cover from the publication. The official X account of the magazine shows that the cover…
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