French Politician Demands Statue of Liberty Be Returned to France

Raphaël Glucksmann criticizes U.S. policies under Trump, claiming they betray the values symbolized by the iconic statue.

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann called for the return of the Statue of Liberty during a speech at his Place Publique party convention.
Glucksmann accused the U.S. of siding with tyrants and undermining scientific freedom, actions he claims contradict the statue's ideals of liberty and democracy.
The Statue of Liberty, gifted by France in 1886 to commemorate the U.S.-French alliance, has become a global symbol of freedom and hope.
Glucksmann also criticized mass layoffs of researchers under the Trump administration and extended an invitation for them to work in France.
The demand follows global concerns over U.S. foreign policy, particularly Trump's approach to Ukraine and Russia, which has drawn backlash from European allies.