A wave of calls from French politicians, led by MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, has emerged demanding the United States return the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France. Politicians argue that recent actions by the US government, particularly under the Trump administration, have led to a perceived betrayal of shared democratic values. Glucksmann emphasized that the statue symbolizes freedom and should be returned, stating that Americans ‘despise it’ and referring to the current political climate as siding with tyranny. The demand has sparked debate and criticism, with sentiments expressed about returning an iconic symbol of Franco-American friendship.