The recent outburst by French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Raphaël Glucksmann, demanding the return of the Statue of Liberty to France, is a prime example of the liberal media’s obsession with undermining President Donald Trump and the values he represents. Glucksmann, a leftist politician, launched a bizarre tirade against the United States during a gathering of his Place Publique movement, accusing America of abandoning the principles for which the iconic statue was gifted in 1886. His remarks, dripping with hypocrisy and disdain, reveal the growing disconnect between liberal elites and the hardworking Americans who continue to support President Trump’s vision for a strong, independent, and prosperous nation.
Glucksmann’s tantrum centered on his disapproval of President Trump’s foreign policy, defense of scientific freedom, and budgetary decisions. “We’re going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demonstrating scientific freedom, ‘Give us back the Statue of Liberty. We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home,’” he declared.
This statement is not only factually inaccurate but also a blatant misrepresentation of the Trump administration’s commitment to innovation and freedom. Under President Trump, the U.S. has consistently championed scientific advancement, as evidenced by initiatives like Operation Warp Speed, which delivered COVID-19 vaccines in record time. Glucksmann’s claims are nothing more than liberal propaganda designed to smear a president who has consistently put America first.
Furthermore, Glucksmann’s criticism of American researchers being dismissed is a thinly veiled attempt to paint the Trump administration as anti-science. “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,’” he added. This narrative is a gross exaggeration, ignoring the fact that the U.S. remains a global leader in scientific research and innovation, thanks in large part to President Trump’s policies that prioritize American ingenuity and competitiveness.
Glucksmann’s attack on right-wing French parliamentarians who support President Trump and Elon Musk further exposes his bias. Labeling them a “fan club” is a cheap shot aimed at discrediting those who dare to align themselves with leaders who prioritize freedom, innovation, and national sovereignty. It’s no surprise that the liberal media has seized upon Glucksmann’s remarks to fuel their anti-Trump agenda, ignoring the countless achievements of the Trump administration that have strengthened America’s position on the world stage.
🗽 FRENCH MEP: GIVE US BACK THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
The US no longer represents the values for which France gave the statue to the US, said Raphaël Glucksmann, a French member of the European Parliament. pic.twitter.com/T9Nu8yIsq6
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The Statue of Liberty, designed by French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, was gifted to the U.S. by France in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence and symbolize the enduring friendship between the two nations. It stands as a beacon of freedom and hope, values that President Trump has tirelessly defended. The liberal media’s willingness to amplify Glucksmann’s absurd demands is a testament to their desperation to undermine a president who has consistently delivered on his promises to the American people.