The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. in the 1880s to celebrate their friendship and U.S. independence. French politician Raphaël Glucksmann facetiously asked the U.S. to return the statue, suggesting that the country no longer upholds the values it represents. The statue, named “Liberty Enlightening the World,” has been a symbol of freedom and democracy since its unveiling in 1886. Glucksmann’s comments reflect criticism of the U.S.’s recent actions, including immigration policies and strained international relations.
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