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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 critiques US immigration policies and symbolizes migrants' struggle, drawing millions of views and strong reactions amid declining public support for mass deportations, Gallup polling shows.
- On 14 July, 2025, Judith de Leeuw unveiled a giant mural in Roubaix, northern France, marking a symbolic critique of US immigration policies.
- Since returning to the White House, Trump launched an unprecedented immigration campaign, pushing executive power limits and prompting widespread deportations to remote locations like South Sudan and Eswatini.
- The artwork depicts the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, and it has racked up millions of views online.
- Roubaix’s deputy mayor Frédéric Lefebvre called the mural `it's a very strong and powerful political message`, while Rep. Tim Burchett said on X `disgusts me`.
- Beyond Roubaix, the artwork has fueled broader debates on immigration, as Polling by Gallup released last week showed increasing support for immigration as a `good thing` and decreasing backing for mass deportations, and the mural has provoked reactions across social media and in the United States.
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In the French city of Roubaix, a mural by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw has provoked reactions as far afield as the United States and across social media. The artwork depicts the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, conveying the artist’s sentiments regarding US President Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation policies.
French Mural Shows Statue Of Liberty Covering Her eyes In A Swipe At Trump
Amsterdam-based street artist Judith de Leeuw described her giant work in the northern French town of Roubaix, which has a large immigrant community, as "a quiet reminder of what freedom should be."
French mural of Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in shame angers Trump supporters
A mural depicting the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in the northern French city of Roubaix has sparked a flurry of comments on social media over its intended swipe at US President Donald Trump's…
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