Trump Press Secretary Blasted By French MEP Over Statue Of Liberty Reaction: 'If Hundreds Of Thousands Of Young Americans Had Not Landed On Our Beaches...'

French MEP Raphael Glucksmann expressed gratitude for American sacrifices during World War II, amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and EU.

What Happened: On Wednesday, Glucksmann took to X to share his views on the current U.S.-European relations. He referenced a statement made by the White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, saying, “As the press secretary for this shameful Administration said: without your nation, France would have ‘spoken German.’ In my case, it goes further: I would simply not be here if hundreds of thousands of young Americans had not landed on our beaches in Normandy.”

2. As the press secretary for this shameful Administration said: without your nation, France would have "spoken German." In my case, it goes further: I would simply not be here if hundreds of thousands of young Americans had not landed on our beaches in Normandy. pic.twitter.com/Yy4ELT7OuL

— Raphael Glucksmann (@rglucks1) March 17, 2025

Glucksmann said in the thread on X that European gratitude to American World War II heroes is “eternal.” He compared the prevailing policies of the Trump administration toward Russia and Ukraine with the bravery of U.S. heroes during the war.

“The America of these heroes fought against tyrants, but it did not flatter them. It was the enemy of fascism, not the friend of Putin. It helped the resistance and didn’t attack Zelensky.”

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Why It Matters: This post comes in the wake of Glucksmann’s controversial suggestion that the US should return the Statue of Liberty to France, criticizing the US for aligning with authoritarian leaders and attacking scientific freedom.

The MEP said he was “petrified” by Trump’s “betrayal.” and that is why he suggested that the Statue of Liberty be taken back by France “symbolically.” Glucksmann termed it a “wake up call.”

The tensions between the US and EU have been escalating recently, with Trump threatening to impose a 200% tariff on EU alcoholic products in response to a 50% tariff on US whiskey by the EU.

Analysts suggest that Trump’s unpredictable policies, particularly concerning tariffs and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, are causing a shift in investment trends, with money flowing out of the U.S. stock market and into Europe.

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