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.

It’s generally considered poor form to ask for a gift back, but that hasn’t stopped French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who believes the Statue of Liberty should head back to France. Here’s why.

A French lawmaker is demanding the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty because Americans "have chosen to side with the tyrants." FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green got reactions from New Yorkers.