Melania Trump (the statue) vanishes in Slovenia hometown:
The life-size bronze statue disappeared from its perch this week, though locals do not believe the act ...
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Melania Trump’s Bronze Statue Stolen in SloveniaThe life-size bronze figure vanished in May near Sevnica, sparking police inquiry amid local views of vandalism or material theft.
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- A 2.7-meter-tall bronze statue of Melania Trump was taken from a field near her hometown Sevnica in May.
- The bronze version replaced an original wooden sculpture unveiled in 2019 that was partially destroyed by arson in 2020.
- Authorities continue investigating the theft, while locals suspect vandalism or theft for scrap rather than political motives.
- Sevnica capitalizes on Melania’s fame with branded goods and a signature cake, despite mixed feelings about the statue.
We were all ashamed of the statue when it was first unveiled, especially Melania and the Knavs family.— Mr. Bruno Vidmar, a hotelier in Sevnica, talks about the reaction to the statue of Melania Trump.
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