By Emeka Blast Slovenian Police Investigate Theft of Melania Trump Statue
A life-size bronze statue of Melania Trump has been stolen from her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. The statue, created by American artist Brad Downey, was installed in 2020 to replace a wooden version that had been set on fire by vandals earlier that year. The bronze statue depicted Melania Trump in a blue coat, similar to the one she wore at her husband’s presidential inauguration. It was mounted on a tree stump in a field near Sevnica .
On May 13, 2025, the statue was discovered missing, with only the severed base remaining. Local police have launched an investigation into the theft, which has drawn significant attention both locally and internationally . This incident marks the second time a statue honoring Melania Trump in Sevnica has been targeted; the original wooden statue was destroyed by arsonists in 2020 .
The theft has sparked discussions about the motivations behind such acts and the ongoing fascination with Melania Trump’s legacy in her native Slovenia.
Emmanuel Dominic