The theft of a life-size bronze statue of Melania Trump has led to an ongoing police investigation in Slovenia. Locals speculate various scenarios, from vandalism to melting the statue for cash, but most dismiss any political motives behind its disappearance.
Mysterious Disappearance of Melania Trump Statue Sparks Investigation in Slovenia
Mysterious Disappearance of Melania Trump Statue Sparks Investigation in Slovenia
The bronze sculpture of Melania Trump, located near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, has been stolen, prompting a police inquiry amidst local theories about its fate.
The statue, a life-size bronze representation of Melania Trump, stood vigil near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia until it was reported missing earlier this week. Police spokesperson Alenka Drenik confirmed that the investigation is underway, but the timeline of the statue's theft remains uncertain.
Residents in the small town, known for its population of about 5,000, have been left to wonder about the circumstances of the statue's disappearance. Some believe it might be an act of vandalism, while others speculate that the bronze may have been melted down for cash value. Despite the statue's connection to the former First Lady, locals generally agree that the incident might not have any political undertones.
The sculpture, which featured an expressionless Melania with an arm raised in a tight wave, was originally unveiled in 2019 and gained notoriety as an unusual artistic endeavor, having been carved from a linden tree by an artist using a chainsaw. The statue never fully captured the affection of Sevnica’s residents, as expressed by longtime local Igor Pavkovic, who humorously remarked on its reception.
Since leaving her hometown in 1985, Melania Trump has not returned, leaving residents to ponder her absence alongside the fate of the statue that represented her.
Residents in the small town, known for its population of about 5,000, have been left to wonder about the circumstances of the statue's disappearance. Some believe it might be an act of vandalism, while others speculate that the bronze may have been melted down for cash value. Despite the statue's connection to the former First Lady, locals generally agree that the incident might not have any political undertones.
The sculpture, which featured an expressionless Melania with an arm raised in a tight wave, was originally unveiled in 2019 and gained notoriety as an unusual artistic endeavor, having been carved from a linden tree by an artist using a chainsaw. The statue never fully captured the affection of Sevnica’s residents, as expressed by longtime local Igor Pavkovic, who humorously remarked on its reception.
Since leaving her hometown in 1985, Melania Trump has not returned, leaving residents to ponder her absence alongside the fate of the statue that represented her.
