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“That’s An Incredible Picture Of How Most Americans Feel Right Now” — People Are Praising France’s New Lady Liberty “Protest” Mural That’s Going Mega-Viral

Welp, yesterday was American Independence Day, and this year's July 4 celebrations came amid ICE detainments of American citizens and immigrant detention center “merch” being sold as the rest of the world watches.

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Recently, France unveiled a mural called “The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest,” designed to illustrate the “shame” surrounding the recent immigration policies of the Trump administration. The now-viral painting, seen by over 16 million people, features Lady Liberty covering her face with her hands, with her torch lying on her chest.

Mural of Statue of Liberty covering face in shame, unveiled in France the day before the 4th of July

Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw reportedly took six days to complete the mural, which was painted on a building in Roubaix, France.

Mural of the Statue of Liberty covering its eyes, painted on a building. Artist's name is visible in the upper right corner

This location was intentional due to Roubaix's “large migrant population” who live in “extremely difficult circumstances,” De Leeuw said to Storyful. “The values that the statue once stood for — freedom, hope, the right to be yourself — have been lost for many,” she continued.

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It's important to note that France formally gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States on July 4, 1884, to celebrate US independence and American democracy, among other things. De Leeuw called the unveiling of her mural on July 4 a “meaningful coincidence.”

The Statue of Liberty holding a torch and a tablet, viewed from below, set against a cloudy sky

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Here's how people online are reacting to France's newest mural:

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“In case you are wondering what the world is thinking of us,” one person wrote.

Mural in France shows Lady Liberty covering her face, unveiled before U.S. Independence Day; caption questions global opinions on America
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“The French know. Hell the world knows. But tens of millions here, either clueless or shameless,” another person wrote.

Tweet showing a mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her face, suggesting commentary on current events
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“They should come take the real one back. We don’t deserve her anymore.”

Tweet by Brad: "They should come take the real one back. We don’t deserve her anymore." Image shows a mural of Lady Liberty covering her face
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Others on TikTok expressed similar sentiments in the comments:

Comments expressing sympathy and shame regarding recent events involving the Statue of Liberty and France

Opposingly, a Republican lawmaker took to X to express his “disgust” at the mural.

Tweet by Tim Burchett criticizing a French mural of Lady Liberty. USA Today clip shows the statue covering her face
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What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

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