A bronze statue depicting Melania Trump in her native Slovenia has been stolen. The statue, located near Sevnica, the former First Lady's hometown, was discovered missing on [Date - if known, otherwise omit]. According to reports, the statue was sawed off at the ankles.
The statue was created by American artist Brad Downey and Slovenian artist Ales Zupevc. It served as a replacement for a wooden statue that was deliberately destroyed by arson in July 2020. The original wooden statue had also garnered significant attention and mixed reactions.
The circumstances surrounding the theft are currently under investigation by local authorities. The motivation behind the theft remains unclear. The statue's disappearance marks the latest chapter in the story of public art dedicated to Melania Trump in Slovenia.
Melania Trump Statue Stolen in Slovenia After Being Sawed Off
A bronze statue of former First Lady Melania Trump, located in Slovenia, has been stolen. The statue, a replacement for a wooden version that was intentionally burned in 2020, was reportedly sawed off at the ankles. The artwork was created by American artist Brad Downey and local artist Ales Zupevc. Authorities are currently investigating the theft.