Mara Maples, the ex-wife of Donald Trump, has broken her silence for the first time, offering insights into her thoughts on her former husband.
However, the timing of her remarks, amid the ongoing electoral process, suggests she may have hesitated to fully address their past, considering the potential impact on her daughter, Tiffany, and influenced by the current political climate.
Nearly two decades after their divorce, Maples still feels burdened by the relationship, evident in her cautious approach to discussing it, especially when traveling, as seen during her recent philanthropic trip to Mexico.
During an interview with The Daily Beast, Maples revealed that she had to adopt a pseudonym while in Mexico to avoid any association with her ex-husband, now a Republican candidate for the White House known for controversial statements about Mexican immigrants. Despite advice against the trip due to potential risks associated with being Trump's ex-wife, she expressed her determination to pursue philanthropic causes independently.
Maples, who aspires to a career in acting, particularly on Broadway, finds herself facing challenges even in landing auditions, possibly due to her association with Trump. While she wishes to distance herself from her ex-husband's rhetoric and highlight differences in their beliefs, Maples acknowledges her daughter's desire to connect with her father, requiring her to balance respect for their relationship.
She does, however, concede that Trump lacks a filter in his speech, stating, "He says the first thing that comes into his head." While Maples believes Trump's intentions are not necessarily negative for the country, she stops short of offering a more detailed critique.
Behind Maples' reticence lies a person previously associated with liberal views, supporting gay marriage and expressing concerns about Trump's political ambitions as early as 1999. At that time, she stated she felt a responsibility as an American citizen to share her insights if his political aspirations became serious. However, it appears that the current political climate has led her to reconsider the benefits of maintaining silence as Donald Trump's ex during these tumultuous times.
