18-05-2025

Melania Trump Statue Stolen from Slovenian Hometown

Date: 18-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1
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Summary

A bronze statue of Melania Trump in Sevnica, Slovenia, was sawed off at the ankles and stolen, prompting a police investigation into the theft and vandalism. The statue, unveiled in 2020, replaced a previous wooden version that was set on fire in 2019. Locals have mixed feelings about the statue's presence, with some expressing relief at its removal.

Key Points

  • Bronze Melania Trump statue in Sevnica, Slovenia, was stolen
  • Previous wooden statue was set on fire in 2019
  • Local police are investigating the theft and vandalism

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Melania Trump statue missing from her hometown in SloveniaBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

A bronze statue of Melania Trump in her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, has gone missing, with only the feet remaining. The statue was unveiled in 2020, replacing a previous wooden version that was set on fire on US Independence Day in 2019. Local police are investigating the disappearance as theft, while the artist behind the statue, Brad Downey, suspects it may be linked to Donald Trump's re-election bid. The local authorities have mixed feelings, condemning the destruction of property but also expressing ambivalence about the statue's presence.

Melania Trump statue in her native Slovenia disappears, after previous one was set on fire - CBS News

A bronze statue of Melania Trump in her native Slovenia has disappeared after being sawed off at the ankles and carried away, prompting a police investigation. The statue, unveiled in 2020, replaced a wooden one that was set on fire earlier that year, with locals having mixed opinions about the original sculpture's resemblance to the first lady.

Melania Trump statue sawed off at ankles and stolen from Slovenian hometown | Fox News

A bronze statue of Melania Trump was sawed off at the ankles and stolen in her native Slovenia, police said. The statue, a replica of a wooden one that was targeted in an arson attack in 2020, was erected near her hometown of Sevnica. Slovenian police are investigating the vandalism and theft, which was reported on Tuesday. The statue was a collaboration between artist Brad Downey and local craftsman Ales "Maxi" Zupevc, who carved the original wooden statue with a chainsaw. Some locals did not like the statue, with one bakery worker saying it was "OK that it's removed."