Source: foxnews.com
Image content: The image shows a large tree stump standing in a field of tall green grass, with two small glass jars placed on top. In the background are forested hills under a cloudy sky, creating a peaceful rural landscape.
Summary
A life-size bronze statue of Melania Trump has been stolen from near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, after being sawed off at the ankles, leaving only its feet and the original tree stump. The artwork, created by artist Brad Downey as political commentary and installed to replace a widely mocked wooden version that was burned in 2020, has long drawn mixed reactions locally. Slovenian police are investigating the removal as theft, while local authorities condemn the vandalism. The incident revives debate over the statue’s controversial symbolism and Melania Trump’s complicated local legacy.
Key Points
- Bronze statue in Sevnica was sawed off at the ankles and stolen.
- It replaced a wooden statue burned in 2020 after widespread mockery.
- Artist Brad Downey framed the work as political commentary on immigration and Trump-era policies.
- Local reaction has been mixed, with limited pride in the monument.
- Police are investigating the theft; authorities condemn the vandalism.