Marla Maples honored at Citizen Journalist gala as critics say ‘what has she done'
Marla Maples honored at Citizen Journalist gala as critics say ‘what has she done'
Eleanor Tolbert Mon, November 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM UTC
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Marla Maples is set to be honored at the Citizen Journalist Gala (Image: Getty)
Marla Maples is set to be honored at the Citizen Journalist Gala, leaving critics scratching their heads.
The ex-wife of President Donald Trump shared an announcement on her Instagram Story that she will be a special guest at the event, put on by far-right activist James O'Keefe. This will be the second year for the gala, honoring MAGA-friendly independent news outlets and influencers.
The event is set to take place at Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 12, and tickets start at $3,000. The announcement revealed actress and comedian Roseanne Barr will also be featured as a guest.
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Maples is a model and former actress who shares one child with the president, Tiffany, 32. She has recently used her social media to promote health and wellness movements, often in line with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In the comments on the Instagram announcement, users questioned how she qualified as a journalist.
"Hard no. W-- has she done for journalism? Cling on," one person wrote. Another said, "Proving James is a plant with this nonsense," referencing James O'Keefe.
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Others responded with GIF reactions, including one that says, "Pass," and another that says, "I don't get what's happening."
Maples and Trump first met around 1984 when he was still married to his first wife, Ivana Trump. They were divorced in 1992, and Trump later married Maples in 1993, the same year Tiffany was born.
They separated in 1997 and eventually divorced in 1999. She has remained friendly with Trump, supporting his political career and even speaking at events.
She's also the founder of the Marla Maples Foundation, which is "dedicated to supporting individuals and communities in need through meaningful, compassionate action." The organization focuses on holistic wellness initiatives, community empowerment and more.
On Oct. 28, O'Keefe and influencer Cam Higby were charged with felony counts of unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota. The pair were accused of showing up to polling places during the primary election in August, using the names of registered voters without the voters' knowledge or permission, according to NBC News.
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