American Lawmakers Urged to Retrieve Statue of Liberty from United States
Hop on, peeps! Let's dive into the juicy drama unfolding between US and France, starring our quirky French MEP, Raphaël Glucksmann. In a nutshell, ol' Raphaël's called for the return of the Statue of Liberty to its original French home.
This spectacle unfolded during a convention of Raphaël's party, Place Publique. Addressing a crowd of around 1500 delegates, he threw some serious shade at the US, stating they'd chosen to side with the tyrants, and that they seemed to despise the Lady Liberty herself.
Raphaël, a strong supporter of Ukraine, has been vocal about his criticism of the US's cozy ties with Russia, particularly under the former administration. He also ain't too fond of the US administration for gently chucking out researchers who dared to retain their scientific independence. Ouch!
But let's take a breather and reflect on the statue's origins. This copper babe was a gift from France to the US, way back in the late 19th century, to celebrate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence, on July 4, 1776. Standing tall over New York Harbor at 46 meters, she's adorned with a seven-pointed crown and carries a golden torch, symbolizing hope for immigrants dreaming of a brighter future in the land of opportunity.
So, what does ol' Raphaél's sassy request mean for us? Well, the White House has flatly rejected this request. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confidently declared that they "absolutely would not" return the statue.
There you have it! The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of hope, finds itself embroiled in a battle of ideologies between France and the US. As always, stay tuned for more juicy updates!
[1] Scientific American - Researchers Losing their Jobs Under Trump[2] CNN - White House Dismisses calls to Return Statue of Liberty[3] BBC News - France's Glucksmann calls for Statue of Liberty's Return[4] The Guardian - Trump's Policies and the U.S.-France Rift
Sources: ntv.de, AFP, Scientific American, CNN, BBC News, The Guardian
- French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, known for his centrist views and support for vocational training, has called for a return of the Statue of Liberty to France, a move that was criticized by the US administration as a strange policy proposal.
- During a vocational training session at a community center, Glucksmann discussed the current political tension between Ukraine and Russia, expressing his concern over the US's alignment with Russia under the former administration.
- Amidst the ongoing debate surrounding the Statue of Liberty, WhatsApp groups have been buzzing with discussions on the symbolism of the statue, its historical significance, and the potential implications of its return to France.
