French Politician Demands Statue of Liberty Return
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2025 · Last updated Mar 18, 2025
This event highlights growing diplomatic tensions between France and the United States, potentially impacting trade relations and international alliances. While the call for the United States — Statue of Liberty's return is symbolic, the underlying criticisms of Donald Trump's policies could lead to further political friction, affecting investor confidence in transatlantic stability.
Raphaël Glucksmann, a French politician and member of the European Union — European Parliament, publicly called for the United States to return the United States — Statue of Liberty to France. He argued that the United States, under President Donald Trump, is no longer worthy of the monument due to its foreign and domestic policy shifts, which he believes align with 'tyrants.' The United States — White House, through press secretary Karoline Leavitt, rejected the demand, reminding France of the United States's historical support during World War I and World War II. Glucksmann countered by acknowledging French gratitude but emphasized that if the 'free world' no longer interests the United States government, Europe would take up the torch. French President Emmanuel Macron has maintained a delicate balance, attempting to work with Donald Trump while also criticizing certain United States — White House decisions, such as tariff hikes. His prime minister, François Bayrou, has been more vocal, condemning the 'brutality' shown to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and suggesting that Donald Trump's administration risked aiding Russia by pausing military aid to Ukraine. UNESCO confirmed the United States — Statue of Liberty is United States government property.
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