May 19, 2025
Melania Trump Statue Stolen in Slovenia
Melania Trump Statue Stolen in Slovenia
A bronze statue of former First Lady Melania Trump has been stolen from her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. The sculpture was cut off at the ankles and removed from its base
A bronze statue of former First Lady Melania Trump has been stolen from her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. The sculpture was cut off at the ankles and removed from its base
This marks the second incident involving a statue of Melania Trump in Sevnica. The previous wooden version was set on fire in July 2020
This marks the second incident involving a statue of Melania Trump in Sevnica. The previous wooden version was set on fire in July 2020
American artist Brad Downey, who commissioned both statues, expressed sadness over the theft. He speculates that the act may be politically motivated
American artist Brad Downey, who commissioned both statues, expressed sadness over the theft. He speculates that the act may be politically motivated
The initial wooden statue, carved by local artisan Aleš Župevc, depicted Melania in her 2017 inauguration outfit. It received mixed reactions from locals
The initial wooden statue, carved by local artisan Aleš Župevc, depicted Melania in her 2017 inauguration outfit. It received mixed reactions from locals
After the wooden statue was destroyed, a bronze replica was installed in September 2020 to replace it. The new statue aimed to be more durable and was placed on the same tree stump
After the wooden statue was destroyed, a bronze replica was installed in September 2020 to replace it. The new statue aimed to be more durable and was placed on the same tree stump
Both statues received mixed reviews from the public. Some locals criticized the likeness, with comparisons to "Smurfette”
Both statues received mixed reviews from the public. Some locals criticized the likeness, with comparisons to "Smurfette”
Sevnica, a town of about 5,000 residents, has embraced its connection to Melania Trump, offering themed products like honey and chocolate
Sevnica, a town of about 5,000 residents, has embraced its connection to Melania Trump, offering themed products like honey and chocolate
Slovenian police are investigating the theft, which was reported on May 13, 2025. No suspects have been identified yet
Slovenian police are investigating the theft, which was reported on May 13, 2025. No suspects have been identified yet
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