New York tabloids were merciless… The $20 million divorce settlement hit The Donald where it hurt.” TRUMP: “There's nothing great about divorce. Divorce is tough because it's personal.” ZAHN: With a failed marriage behind him, Trump know focused on trying to rebuild his business. He was able to avoid bankruptcy by selling off some of his cherished possessions.”[CNN People In The News, CNN, 5/21/05] Trump Married Marla Maples In 1993, But Got Divorced Four Years Later. ZAHN: “Trump rebounded personally as well. He married Marla Maples in 1993 and soon after she gave birth to Donald's fourth child. The couple would divorce only four years later. Despite a life lived out in the tabloids, Donald Trumphas always worked hard and lived clean. He says he's never smoked a cigarette. Never even had a drink.”[CNN People In The News, CNN, 5/21/05] • Donald Trump Married Marla Maples On December 20, 1993. FERNANDEZ: “The Donald and The Marla are finally The Trumps. John Roberts reports on last night's nuptials in New York.” ROBERTS: “Celebrity guests swarmed New York's Plaza Hotel for the big event, arriving in all modes of transportation. The crowd was the expected mix of beautiful people, business leaders and politicians. And the hype was pervasive.” [This Morning, CBS, 12/21/93] Donald Trump And Marla Maples Were Expecting A Child In October 1993. “Just call them Mom and Pop. Donald Trumpand Marla Maples are looking forward to becoming parents. The on-and-off love birds confirmed yesterday they are expecting in October and the mom-to-be says it is a very happy surprise.” MARLA MAPLES: “I feel good because, you know, when it happens, you know it's meant to be. You just have to really trust that. Whether it's planned or not, you just sort of trust God's plan and do what you have to.” [This Morning, CBS, 4/8/93] 1997: TRUMP AND MARLA MAPLES SEPARATED Donald And Marla Trump Announced Their Separation In May 1997. “Marla and Donald Trump-- how many years they have provided us, well, spectacle for our lives? The affair, the tabloid pregnancy, the lavish wedding and now, we’re told, it’s over. On Friday, the Trumps issued a joint statement saying that they are separating as friends.” [Primetime Live, ABC, 5/7/97] • Donald Trump Confirmed That His Ex-Wife Marla Would Keep Their Daughter Tiffany. DIAZ-BALART: “Donald, this is the first time you've been on--on national TV since the rumors have come out which--which you--you've talked about a little bit about your impending separation from Marla. I know it's not something that's comfortable to talk about. It's not, certainly, something that I enjoy asking about. How are you doing? How are you two doing?” TRUMP: “We're doing really great. And she's a very great professional. She's doing the show tonight and she's going to do a fantastic job. She's a very, very professional, very talented woman. And we're really doing great.” DIAZ-BALART: “Yeah. And she's--she's going to stay with the child, I'm told?” TRUMP: “Oh yeah, absolutely. She's a terrific mother. I mean, her best asset, frankly, is that she is a terrific mother. And Tiffany is--is a wonderful child. And I'm very happy about that because Marla is such a good mother.” [This Morning, CBS, 5/16/97] MELANIA TRUMP TRUMP MARRIED MELANIA IN 2005 AND HAD A CHILD At 59 Years Old, Trump Had A Baby With His New Wife Melania. TRUMP: “They’ve been asking us almost every day, is she pregnant? Is she pregnant? Is Melania pregnant?” Confidential Page 219