A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic.

Raphael Glucksmann, a member of France’s left-wing Place Publique party, made the demand while delivering a speech during his party’s convention on Sunday.

MAGA supporters are mocking the French after a politician asked for the Statue of Liberty back, saying it was not meant for those who sided with "tyrants."