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FranceĀ should take back the Statue of Liberty because theĀ USĀ no longer represents the values that led France to offer the statue, a French member of the European parliament.

"Give us back the Statue of Liberty", centre-left politicianĀ Raphael GlucksmannĀ said at a convention of his Place Publique centre-left movement.

Ā "We're going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: 'Give us back the Statue of Liberty,'" he told cheering supporters.

"'We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home,'" he added.

The Statue of Liberty was unveiled in New York City's harbour on October 28, 1886 for the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence as a gift from the French people to America. It was designed by Frenchman Auguste Bartholdi.Ā 

He also took aim at Trump's cuts to US research institutions, which has already prompted a French government initiative to attract some of them to work in France

"The second thing we're going to say to the Americans is: 'if you want to fire your best researchers, if you want to fire all the people who, through their freedom and their sense of innovation, their taste for doubt and research, have made your country the world's leading power, then we're going to welcome them,'" continued Glucksmann.

Since Trump returned to the White House in January, his government has cut federal research funding and sought to dismiss hundreds of federal workers working on health and climate research.

Glucksmann also criticised far-right leaders in France, accusing them of being a "fan club" for Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who is spearheading the president's efforts to cut spending.
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7 minutes ago, bionic said:

Trump would have it ripped to pieces and then ship the pieces one at a timeĀ 

You're forgetting how valuable the copper is, he'd melt it down and sell it

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They could do the funniest thing and just cut the head and take it.Ā :billie:

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30 minutes ago, Teletubby said:

Glucksmann also criticised far-right leaders in France, accusing them of being a "fan club" for Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who is spearheading the president's efforts to cut spending.
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That is so true unfortunately, and extreme right is most likely going to win the next elections in 2027 (although there is ton of pressure on Macron to resign, I wouldn't be surprised for a second if elections happened WAAAAAAY sooner than 2027...)

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5 minutes ago, RebeldeFaith said:

They could do the funniest thing and just cut the head and take it.Ā :billie:

Trump will replace it with his own head

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3 minutes ago, Teletubby said:

Trump will replace it with his own head

I thought about this right after I left my comment. The fact that it could 100% happen. He will put his face on the flag and his name in the National Anthem the moment he finds a loophole.Ā :icant:

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We're living in dystopic times, truly.

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27monster27

We need more international leaders that not only call out Trump, but call out MAGA as a whole. Make them realize that the world is tired of them.

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1 hour ago, 27monster27 said:

We need more international leaders that not only call out Trump, but call out MAGA as a whole. Make them realize that the world is tired of them.

Too many are silent unfortunately. But not surprised

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I support them coming and taking it lol it's not like we deserve it anymore. And idk why MAGA flops would care since the whole message and meaning of the statue is now considered wOkE MiNd ViRuS iDeoLoGy

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