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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump Withheld Alimony From Marla Maples When She Threatened His Presidential Ambitions
When Donald Trump publicly floated the idea of running for president in 1999, his ex-wife Marla Maples made it clear she would spill the beans on her ex-husband if he were to make it to the general election.
If he is really serious about being president and runs in the general election next year, I will not be silent, Maples told London Telegraph. I will feel it is my duty as an American citizen to tell the people what he is really like.
The reaction from Trump and his attorney was swift and brutal. They launched a full-court effort in the press to discredit Maples and withheld an alimony payment to send a message. The episode illustrates how Trump uses character assassination and threats to quash any opposition. Maples has largely remained silent on Trumps 2016 candidacy.
Shes pretty upset that she hasnt been in the limelight, Trump told reporters about Maples, according to the Associated Press. But she got a little limelight today. I guess she wants her day in the sun.
Yes, MORE:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/during-1999-run-trump-refused-to-pay-ex-wifes-alimony-when-s?bftwnews&utm_term=.taaW7X3WL#.syVlqdalP
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Trump Withheld Alimony From Marla Maples When She Threatened His Presidential Ambitions (Original Post)
kpete
May 2016
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no_hypocrisy
(45,774 posts)1. Trump must have thrown Marla a bone with Dancing With the Stars
After years of obscurity, she suddenly gets a coveted spot on a network TV show. Her ex-husband made a phone call the way he did to get her a role in the Will Rogers Follies on Broadway 24 years ago.
That further bought her silence.
Major Nikon
(36,814 posts)2. Notice also how his 2nd wife backed off her rape allegations
Trump has their alimony agreements set up such that if they ever say anything he doesn't like, the checks stop coming.
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)3. Maybe a billionaire like Cuban could cover one of the wives alimony checks.
For the truth to come out.