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Jewish News 24 · Aug 9, 2026

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Marla Maples, the former wife of President Donald Trump, says Trump carries an Aramaic copy of the Zohar over his heart for protection and healing, offering a rare glimpse into what she described as the president’s spiritual side. Maples made the comments in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12, in which she discussed her relationship with Trump, her longtime connection to Kabbalah and Judaism, and her ties to Israel. Maples said Trump carries the Book of Pinchas, part of the Zohar, inside his clothing and keeps it over his heart. She said the book is intended to provide “protection and healing.”

Marla Maples, the former wife of President Donald Trump, says Trump carries an Aramaic copy of the Zohar over his heart for protection and healing, offering a rare glimpse into what she described as the president’s spiritual side. Maples made the comments in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12, in which she discussed her relationship with Trump, her longtime connection to Kabbalah and Judaism, and her ties to Israel. Maples said Trump carries the Book of Pinchas, part of the Zohar, inside his clothing and keeps it over his heart. She said the book is intended to provide “protection and healing.”

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