Marla Maples Opens Up on Trump Divorce, Spiritual Ties to Israel, and New Wellness Venture

Marla Maples, the second wife and ex-spouse of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has given a revealing interview discussing her past with Trump, their early presidential ambitions, her spiritual connection to Israel, and her new health app launching in Hebrew. Maples recalls how their plans for Trump to run for president began in the late 1980s, describing his vision and determination to save the country. Their relationship started amid scandal in the early 1990s while Trump was still married to Ivana Trump, leading to a highly publicized and acrimonious divorce that left scars on Trump’s children from his first marriage.

Maples shares a harrowing experience from about 20 years ago when she was held at gunpoint in Nigeria and found strength in reciting the Jewish prayer "Shema Yisrael." She has followed a kosher diet for over two decades and studied Kabbalah, deepening her spiritual bond with Israel through multiple visits. She also highlights the improved relationships within the Trump family, including with Melania Trump and her daughter Ivanka, who converted to Judaism.

Currently, Maples is collaborating with Israeli partner Niv Yakobi, former personal manager to Larry King, to launch "Meaning Wellness," a health app debuting first in Israel and in Hebrew. During this project, she connected with Israeli pop singer Eden Ben Zaken, who has become her favorite Israeli artist. Maples emphasizes her commitment to healthy living, meditation, and natural therapies.

Regarding the Middle East, Maples praises the peace efforts of her son-in-law Michael Boulos’s father, Massad Boulos, appointed by Trump as a special advisor on Africa and the Middle East. She expresses hope for peace between Israel and Lebanon and condemns rising antisemitism in the U.S. following the October 7 attacks in Israel. The interview concludes with Maples reflecting on family unity and the energy of her one-year-old grandson, Alexander, likening him to her ex-husband.

Summary: Marla Maples discusses her past with Donald Trump, their early presidential plans, her spiritual ties to Israel, and her new Hebrew wellness app, while expressing hope for peace in the Middle East and condemning antisemitism in the U.S.