I don't know why Democrats suddenly have an issue with a foreign nation giving the US a gift.
Originally Posted by texassapper
Democrats and Republicans both have a problem with the Trump administration accepting this “gift” without congressional approval. To do otherwise is a violation of the constitution.
The statue of Liberty was officially accepted by congress.
In 1877, former President Grant — on his last day in office — signed a joint-Congressional resolution to accept the gift from France.