The new sculpture is a replica of the original — which was reportedly dubbed a 'Smurfette' and a 'disgrace'— and is dedicated 'to the eternal memory of a monument to Melania'.
A bronze statue representing US first lady Melania Trump has been unveiled in her native Slovenia to replace a wooden one that was set on fire in July.The replacement is dedicated to the "eternal memory of a monument to Melania which stood at this location"The new sculpture is a replica of the original, which was carved by US artist Brad Downey, and was placed near the first lady's hometown of Sevnica, in central Slovenia.
A plaque next to the new statue said it was "dedicated to the eternal memory of a monument to Melania which stood at this location".
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