The bronze statue of Melania Trump, created by U.S. artist Brad Downey, has vanished from its spot on the River Sava in Sevnica, Slovenia, just four months after the former First Lady left the White House. Only the feet and a two-meter tree stump remain in its place, leading local police to classify the incident as "theft" and initiate an investigation.
Unveiled in September 2020, this statue replaced an earlier wooden version that met a fiery fate on Fourth of July 2019. Downey had hoped the bronze statue would endure, but it seems fate has other plans. He suggests the disappearance could be linked to political tensions surrounding her husband, Donald Trump, hinting at a possible connection to his re-election bid. Local authorities expressed mixed feelings, denouncing the crime but noting that many in Sevnica do not take pride in having a statue of the former First Lady.
The artistic tale of Melania Trump continues, punctuated by bizarre occurrences that could easily inspire a Wes Anderson movie plot.
Unveiled in September 2020, this statue replaced an earlier wooden version that met a fiery fate on Fourth of July 2019. Downey had hoped the bronze statue would endure, but it seems fate has other plans. He suggests the disappearance could be linked to political tensions surrounding her husband, Donald Trump, hinting at a possible connection to his re-election bid. Local authorities expressed mixed feelings, denouncing the crime but noting that many in Sevnica do not take pride in having a statue of the former First Lady.
The artistic tale of Melania Trump continues, punctuated by bizarre occurrences that could easily inspire a Wes Anderson movie plot.
