The Statue of Liberty — a gift from France to the United States to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — has now become a point of contention between the two countries, after a French politician said it should be returned.

When asked whether or not the iconic symbol of freedom would be sent back, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said: “Absolutely not.”

"Absolutely not," said Karoline Leavitt. "They should be very grateful," she added as U.S. is the reason France isn't "speaking German."{ai:summary}<p>The Statue of Liberty, gifted from France to the U.S. for its centennial, is now a source of dispute after a French politician suggested it should be returned. The White House firmly stated that the statue will not be sent back to France. #foreignaffairs</p>

White House shuts down 'petrified' French politician's call to return Statute of Liberty

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