A life-sized statue of Melania Trump, located near her hometown in Slovenia, has been stolen, sparking an inquiry and community speculation.
Melania Trump's Statue Stolen in Slovenia: A Mystery Unfolds
Melania Trump's Statue Stolen in Slovenia: A Mystery Unfolds
The theft of a bronze likeness in Sevnica raises questions as police launch an investigation.
The bronze sculpture of Melania Trump, which was erected near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, has disappeared, prompting a police investigation into the theft reported this week. It is still unclear exactly when the statue, which had stood sentinel over the town, was taken, as Alenka Drenik, a police spokeswoman, said authorities are assessing the situation.
Residents of Sevnica, a small town of approximately 5,000 people, have their theories regarding the statue's disappearance. While some believe it could be an act of vandalism, others speculate it might have been stolen to be melted down for its material value. Interestingly, the locals do not associate the theft with any political motives. One lifelong resident mentioned that Melania Trump is seldom seen and has little connection to the town's identity, saying, “Even when she does something, it’s so bizarre, so I don’t even want to think about her that much.”
The statue, which features a rather expressionless figure with one arm raised in a wave, was initially crafted from wood and was later replaced by the bronze version. It was unveiled back in 2019 by an artist who shaped it using a chainsaw, aiming to capture the likeness of the first lady. Notably, Ms. Trump left Sevnica in 1985 and has not returned since, which adds an additional layer of intrigue to the statue's fate.
Residents of Sevnica, a small town of approximately 5,000 people, have their theories regarding the statue's disappearance. While some believe it could be an act of vandalism, others speculate it might have been stolen to be melted down for its material value. Interestingly, the locals do not associate the theft with any political motives. One lifelong resident mentioned that Melania Trump is seldom seen and has little connection to the town's identity, saying, “Even when she does something, it’s so bizarre, so I don’t even want to think about her that much.”
The statue, which features a rather expressionless figure with one arm raised in a wave, was initially crafted from wood and was later replaced by the bronze version. It was unveiled back in 2019 by an artist who shaped it using a chainsaw, aiming to capture the likeness of the first lady. Notably, Ms. Trump left Sevnica in 1985 and has not returned since, which adds an additional layer of intrigue to the statue's fate.
