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The Call to Return the Statue of Liberty to France, Explained

Last updated: March 20, 2025 2:17 pm
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The recent call for the repatriation of the Statue of Liberty to France has caused quite a stir in the media and sparked a heated debate between a European Parliament member and the White House press secretary. Raphaël Glucksmann, a member of the European Parliament, made the controversial suggestion during a political event in France, citing President Trump’s alleged allegiance to tyrants and his disregard for scientific research institutions.

The suggestion, although initially just a passing remark, quickly made its way to the White House podium when a reporter directly asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the possibility of returning the iconic statue to France. Leavitt was quick to dismiss the idea, stating emphatically that the Statue of Liberty would not be uprooted or dismantled and sent back to France. She even went as far as to suggest that the French should be grateful to the United States for not speaking German, implying a debt of gratitude owed to the US.

In response to Leavitt’s comments, Glucksmann took to social media to clarify his stance on the matter. He explained that his call for the “symbolic” repatriation of the statue was not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a statement on the current state of affairs in the world. He stressed that while the physical statue may belong to the US, the ideals and values it represents are universal and should be upheld by all nations.

The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, was originally a gift from France to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence and the abolition of slavery in the US. The statue was funded by the French government, while the pedestal was financed by American citizens through various fundraising efforts. The pedestal itself bears a plaque with Emma Lazarus’s famous sonnet “The New Colossus,” which calls for welcoming immigrants and refugees to the land of opportunity.

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Glucksmann argues that the US has strayed from the values espoused by the Statue of Liberty, particularly in its treatment of immigrants and refugees. He calls on Americans to uphold these values and continue to be a beacon of hope and freedom for the world.

In conclusion, while the idea of repatriating the Statue of Liberty may be far-fetched, the debate surrounding it serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the values of freedom and democracy that the statue represents. It is a call to action for all nations to stand up for what is right and just, and to ensure that the torch of liberty continues to shine bright for generations to come.

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