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A New Mural in France Shows the Statue of Liberty Covering Her Eyes in a Swipe at Trump
ROUBAIX, FRANCE, JUL 17 – The mural highlights the impact of Trump's immigration policies amid rising anti-immigration sentiment and is part of a festival in a French town with a large immigrant community.
- On July 14, 2025, Dutch street artist Judith de Leeuw revealed a mural in Roubaix, northern France, showing the Statue of Liberty shielding her eyes with her hands.
- The mural arose during the URBX urban street culture festival, supported by the town, which is economically devastated since the 1970s collapse of its textile industry.
- The artwork expresses criticism of immigration and deportation measures implemented during Donald Trump’s administration, suggesting that migrants and marginalized groups find liberty increasingly inaccessible.
- De Leeuw explained that she depicted the figure shielding her eyes to express how overwhelming the world's challenges have become, while Roubaix's deputy mayor described the mural as a deeply compelling and impactful political statement.
- The mural sparked sharp criticism including from U.S. Representative Tim Burchett, but the town and artist remain unapologetic, highlighting continuing debates on immigration and liberty symbolism.
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