Local authorities are now investigating this peculiar theft, which may reflect deeper societal sentiments towards the former First Lady.
**Disappearance of Melania Trump Statue Sparks Investigation in Slovenia**
**Disappearance of Melania Trump Statue Sparks Investigation in Slovenia**
A bronze statue of Melania Trump, created by artist Brad Downey, has vanished from her hometown of Sevnica, raising eyebrows about its mysterious fate.
In the picturesque town of Sevnica, Slovenia, the bronze statue of Melania Trump, crafted by American artist Brad Downey, has gone missing, leaving only the feet and a tree stump where it once stood. This statue was unveiled in September 2020, four months before Melania Trump departed from the White House.
"Estranged" from its creator, the statue mysteriously disappeared just as Melania resumed her residence at her iconic Washington home. This incident adds another chapter to a series of unfortunate events surrounding tributes to the former First Lady. The original wooden version, sculpted by local artisan Ales "Maxi" Zupevc, was famously set ablaze on the Fourth of July in 2019—a fiery rebellion against the athletic imagery of the Trumps.
Downey had hoped his bronze adaptation would withstand sabotage, yet the sculpture was still uprooted, prompting local police to investigate this act of "theft." As they search for the statue's whereabouts, Downey expresses concern that the theft may relate to upcoming political shifts, particularly with Trump’s prospective re-election campaign.
Sevnica’s municipal officials have expressed a complicated view on the matter. While they denounce any interference with public property, there’s also an acknowledgment that many citizens do not hold pride in Melania Trump’s image. As the investigation continues, the fate of the statue remains uncertain, leaving locals to reflect on its tumultuous history amid ongoing discussions regarding the cultural impact of political figures across the globe.
"Estranged" from its creator, the statue mysteriously disappeared just as Melania resumed her residence at her iconic Washington home. This incident adds another chapter to a series of unfortunate events surrounding tributes to the former First Lady. The original wooden version, sculpted by local artisan Ales "Maxi" Zupevc, was famously set ablaze on the Fourth of July in 2019—a fiery rebellion against the athletic imagery of the Trumps.
Downey had hoped his bronze adaptation would withstand sabotage, yet the sculpture was still uprooted, prompting local police to investigate this act of "theft." As they search for the statue's whereabouts, Downey expresses concern that the theft may relate to upcoming political shifts, particularly with Trump’s prospective re-election campaign.
Sevnica’s municipal officials have expressed a complicated view on the matter. While they denounce any interference with public property, there’s also an acknowledgment that many citizens do not hold pride in Melania Trump’s image. As the investigation continues, the fate of the statue remains uncertain, leaving locals to reflect on its tumultuous history amid ongoing discussions regarding the cultural impact of political figures across the globe.
