A French politician said the United States should return to the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York City, which was presented 138 years ago.
The statue, which was given to the United States on its 100th anniversary of its independence, has long been a clear feature of the New York City skyline and a symbol of the free world.
European Parliament member Raphael Glucksmann said at a party congress for the progressive coalition for the Socialists and the Democratic Party that his colleagues said the United States should return gifts because the country no longer embodies or protects the values ​​of democracy and freedom.
“We will say to Americans who choose to companions with the tyrants, to those Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom, and give us the Statue of Liberty,” he said.
“We're giving it to you as a gift, but obviously you despise it. So it's OK to be at home.”
When asked Monday's White House press conference, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed comments from French politicians saying the United States would “absolutely not” return it.
“My advice to that unnamed low-level French politician is to remind them that just because of the United States of America, the French do not say Germans now. So they should be very grateful to our great country,” she told reporters.
Glucksmann's remarks were made during a series of protests against the Trump administration at home and international levels.
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In Canada, the American flag is hung outside government buildings, schools and gymnasiums.
On the weekend, the flag flying in Mississauga, Ontario was demolished after Mayor Carolyn Parrish's approval.
“At the request of many, the city has begun removing all U.S. flags from gyms and locations along Lake Ontario, including the docks in Port Snowg’s Port Credit, she wrote on X.
Barry, Ontario also canceled the U.S. flag.
Meanwhile, Canadians are reducing travel south of the border and opting to buy domestically produced products.
According to a recent survey by Canadian market researcher Leger, 59% said they were less likely to visit the U.S. in 2025 than in 2024, while two-thirds of Canadians minimized their purchases of U.S. goods in stores and online.
Canadian sports fans are flooded Stars and Stripes Flag In a career activity between the U.S. and Canada teams, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the phenomenon could continue in February’s speeches to the country and Trump.
In the United States, the Kennedy Center audience booed Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance, who took their seats before the classical concert last weekend.
Demonstrators also met with the vice president during a ski trip to Vermont last month, after he and Trump dressed up Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
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