Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provoked controversy during a White House briefing by dismissing a French criticism regarding the Statue of Liberty. French MEP Raphael Glucksmann's critique noted America's alleged betrayal of values symbolized by the statute, leading to Leavitt's flippant response about WWII. This comment received backlash, especially from Twitter users who cited France's historical role in helping secure American independence. A Community Note highlighted these contributions during the ensuing conflict, emphasizing that France's military aid was crucial to the effectiveness of the American Revolution.
During the spat over the Statue of Liberty, Leavitt responded to criticism from French MEP Glucksmann by referencing World War II, omitting France's contributions to the US.
Leavitt's comment about the French should remember their debt to the United States sparked backlash, with a Twitter Community Note highlighting France's role in America's independence.
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