French Politician Calls for Statue of Liberty's Return to France

Raphaël Glucksmann argues the U.S. no longer upholds the values the statue represents, citing recent policy shifts under President Trump.

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann demanded the return of the Statue of Liberty, claiming the U.S. no longer embodies the ideals of freedom and democracy it symbolizes.
Glucksmann criticized President Trump's administration for its stance on Ukraine, accusing the U.S. of siding with 'tyrants' and reducing military aid to Kyiv during the ongoing war with Russia.
He also condemned mass layoffs of researchers and cuts to federal research funding, arguing these actions undermine America's global leadership in innovation and science.
The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France in 1886 to commemorate the alliance between the two nations and has since become a global symbol of freedom and hope.
While Glucksmann's remarks drew attention, neither President Trump nor his administration has issued a response to the demand.