A French politician says that the United States should return the iconic statue of freedom in New York City, which was given by France 138 years ago.
The statue, which was given to the United States in the centenary of its independence, has long been a defining characteristic of the horizon of New York City and an emblem of the free world.
In a party convention for the progressive alliance group of Socialists and Democrats, Raphael GlucksmannMember of the European Parliament, he told his colleagues that the United States should return the gift since the country no longer embodies or protects the values of democracy and freedom.
“We are going to tell the Americans that they have chosen to be on the side of the tyrants, the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom, return the statue of freedom,” he said, he said, he said, he said According to media reports.
“We gave it as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be well here at home. “
Their comments arrive in the midst of a large number of protests against the Trump administration both nationally and the international community.
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In Canada, American flags are being demolished outside government buildings, schools and sports sands.
During the weekend, the flags that fly in Mississauga, Ontario, were withdrawn after the approval of Mayor Carolyn Parrish.
“At the request of many, the city has begun to eliminate all US flags of sports sands and locations along the Ontario Lake, including the SNUG Harbor spring in Port Credit. Large Canadian flags are ordered (15'x30 ') and will be installed in all poles of the City Council, ”he wrote in X.
The city of Barrie, Ontario, has also eliminated US flags.
Meanwhile, Canadians are reducing trips to the south of the border and are choosing to buy products produced in the country.
According to a recent survey For the Canadian market researcher Leger, 59 percent said that they are less likely to visit the United States in 2025 than in 2024, and two thirds of Canadians have minimized their purchase of US goods both in the store and online.
Canadian sports fans have drowned The Star Banner In professional events between American and Canadian teams, a phenomenon that former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would probably continue during a speech to the nation and Trump in February.
In the United States, an audience at the Kennedy Center booed Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, while taking a seat before a classic concert last weekend.
The vice president was also received by protesters during a ski journey to Vermont last month, after his clothing and Trump's from the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval office.
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