US EditionWhite House Rejects French Politician's Call to Return Statue of Liberty
- Raphaël Glucksmann, a French politician, called for the U.S. To return the Statue of Liberty, stating that America does not embody its spirit under President Trump, according to Politico.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied the request, suggesting France should be grateful to the U.S. For its role in World War II.
- Glucksmann clarified that his comments were symbolic and criticized the current U.S. Leadership for not living up to the statue's ideals of freedom and equality.
- The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, symbolizes freedom and democracy but is owned by the U.S. Government, as confirmed by UNESCO.
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