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Ivana Trump Praises Melania, Dismisses Marla Maples

10/21/2025

Summary

Ivana Trump's Preferences

Ivana Trump, ex-wife of the U.S. President Donald Trump, said on CBS Sunday Morning that she prefers Melania Trump to Marla Maples.
She dismissed Marla Maples as a 'nobody' and a 'showgirl' and attributed the marriage breakdown to Maples' actions.
Ivana acknowledged Melania's First Lady status and noted, despite a 1990 divorce, they maintained co-parenting.
Trump praised Ivana at her 2022 funeral, highlighting her resilience and dedication as a mother.

Summary

Melania Stays Committed

Stephanie Grisham, Melania Trump’s former press secretary, says Melania Trump intends to stay in the marriage with U.S. President Donald Trump despite his ongoing legal issues.
Grisham noted Melania was aware of the challenges when she married Trump.
In a CNN interview, Grisham said Melania worries about the scandals' impact on Trump’s image.
Michael Cohen testified that Trump seemed more focused on his campaign than on Melania's feelings.

History

Historical Context

Ivana Trump divorced Donald Trump in December 1990, following a tumultuous marriage marked by infidelity and public disputes. Their split attracted extensive media coverage, reflecting the couple's prominence in New York society during the 1980s. Today, ongoing tensions within the Trump family, particularly regarding Melania Trump's role, continue to influence public perceptions of the Trump brand amid Donald's legal challenges.

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Ivana Trump's Preferences

Ivana Trump, ex-wife of the U.S. President Donald Trump, said on CBS Sunday Morning that she prefers Melania Trump to Marla Maples.
She dismissed Marla Maples as a 'nobody' and a 'showgirl' and attributed the marriage breakdown to Maples' actions.
Ivana acknowledged Melania's First Lady status and noted, despite a 1990 divorce, they maintained co-parenting.
Trump praised Ivana at her 2022 funeral, highlighting her resilience and dedication as a mother.

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