Staff Reports
The White House shot back hard after a French politician demanded America return the Statue of Liberty. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t hold back, saying France should thank the U.S. for saving them from speaking German. The fiery response came after Raphael Glucksmann, a left-wing member of the European Parliament, claimed America no longer stands for freedom.
Glucksmann said France should take back the iconic statue because America has “chosen to side with tyrants” under President Trump. He criticized Trump’s cuts to science funding and support for Ukraine. But Leavitt reminded France that American soldiers saved them from Nazi Germany in World War II. She called Glucksmann a “low-level politician” who should show gratitude instead of making demands.
The Trump administration has made America First policies a priority, slashing bloated research budgets and putting U.S. interests ahead of foreign wars. While liberals whine about these cuts, Trump is protecting taxpayer dollars from wasteful spending. France sees an opportunity to poach American researchers, but patriots know real innovation happens when we put America first.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift celebrating American independence. Now leftists like Glucksmann want to rewrite history, claiming America has abandoned its values. But under Trump, America is stronger than ever—secure borders, a booming economy, and no more endless wars. The French should focus on their own problems, like the Russian bomb found in Paris last week, instead of lecturing us.
President Trump’s tough trade tariffs are making China pay while protecting U.S. jobs. Critics call them tax hikes, but they’re really making foreign countries foot the bill. Leavitt schooled reporters on this, showing how Trump’s policies put Americans first. The stock market might dip temporarily, but real patriots care about workers, not Wall Street elites.
France’s demand is a cheap political stunt. The Statue of Liberty isn’t going anywhere—it’s a symbol of American freedom that Trump defends fiercely. While weak European leaders bow to globalists, Trump stands up to tyrants like Putin and Xi. America doesn’t need lessons in liberty from socialists who can’t even protect their own streets.
Some say this spat could hurt U.S.-France relations, but Trump knows how to deal with allies. He’s working with France to end the Ukraine war, something Biden failed to do. Real leaders don’t back down from bullies, whether they’re foreign politicians or fake news reporters. Leavitt’s clapback shows this administration won’t be pushed around.
The Statue of Liberty stands tall because America remains the world’s beacon of freedom. Under Trump, we’re putting citizens first, cutting red tape, and restoring common sense. Let France keep their mini statue in Paris—we’ve got the original, and it’s not going anywhere.
