In brief
In Slovenia, locals are baffled by the disappearance of a bronze statue honoring Melania Trump, located just outside her hometown of Sevnica. The life-sized sculpture went missing, and police have initiated an investigation into its theft. Residents speculate whether it was vandalism or if the statue was melted down for cash—a popular method for thieves. Despite Melania's lack of presence in her hometown since leaving in 1985, the statue's removal has sparked conversations, not all of them positively reflecting on the first lady.
Residents share mixed feelings about the statue; many felt the rough likeness captured Melania poorly and didn’t connect with the community. The statue, created from a linden tree, was unveiled back in 2019. While the police continue their investigation, the mystery only deepens as they search for clues about the statue's fate. As Melania remains largely absent from public life, her statue's unexpected disappearance seems to have become a curious event for the tight-knit town of Sevnica.
