French President Emmanuel Macron is suing U.S. political commentator Candace Owens over a false claim about France’s First Lady. What does this lawsuit mean for the line between free speech and defamation in the age of content creators with massive platforms?

In today’s Ask 2 Lawyers, we break down the new Macron v. Owens case, what makes this lawsuit so unique, and whether we’re entering a new era of legal battles between traditional power and independent voices. Is the legal system starting to push back against influencer commentary?

We’ll also explore:

- The difference between opinion and defamation - How international lawsuits like this even work - What this means for creators everywhere

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