Overview

• Slovenian police are investigating the theft of a bronze statue of Melania Trump, reported on May 13, 2025, from Rozno near her hometown of Sevnica.
• The statue was sawed off at the ankles and taken, leaving only its feet attached to the tree stump where it stood.
• The bronze statue replaced a wooden version destroyed by arson in 2020 and was secured with concrete and metal bars on private property.
• American artist Brad Downey, who created the bronze statue, expressed sadness over its theft and speculated it could be related to Donald Trump’s political context.
• Authorities have inspected the scene, collected evidence, and informed judicial officials, but no suspects have been identified so far.