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

Raphaël Glucksmann criticizes the Trump administration for abandoning values symbolized by the statue and urges its return to France.

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has demanded the return of the Statue of Liberty, citing the Trump administration's alignment with authoritarian regimes and restrictive policies.
The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France in 1886, symbolizes freedom and democracy and has historically been a beacon of hope for immigrants arriving in the U.S.
Glucksmann criticized the U.S. for failing to uphold the values the statue represents, claiming it would be better appreciated in France under the current political climate.
He also condemned the Trump administration's treatment of researchers, inviting dismissed scientists to relocate to France.
The Trump administration dismissed Glucksmann's call as symbolic and unserious, emphasizing the historical ties between the two nations.