Donald Trump: 'Putting a Wife to Work Is a Very Dangerous Thing' [FULL 1994 INTERVIEW]

Summary

The video script delves into Donald Trump's personal and professional life, highlighting his marriages, prenuptial agreements, and the impact of business on his relationships. It features his views on the necessity of prenuptial agreements despite finding them distasteful, and the challenges he faced during his divorces, including the public confrontation between Ivana and Marla. The script also touches on Trump's financial struggles and comeback, his philosophy on business and loyalty, and his thoughts on involving spouses in business ventures.

Takeaways

• 💍 Donald Trump and Marla Maples had a glamorous lifestyle reminiscent of the 1980s, with their marriage and life at Mar-a-Lago being a significant part of their public image.
• 🤰 The couple's decision to marry was influenced by Marla's pregnancy, but there was initial hesitation due to past experiences and the desire to protect Trump's reputation.
• 📜 The prenuptial agreement was a contentious issue, with Trump expressing dislike for the concept but acknowledging it as a 'modern-day necessity'.
• 💸 Marla reportedly asked for $25 million in the prenuptial agreement, but Trump negotiated her down to $1 million, which he considered a substantial amount for the context of their relationship.
• 🏛 The Trumps' marriage occurred during a period of financial turmoil for Donald Trump, with his empire facing challenges due to the recession and financial missteps.
• 💼 Trump's business struggles were closely tied to his personal life, as he faced the collapse of his casino business and the need to renegotiate massive debts.
• 👥 Loyalty was a central theme in Trump's relationships, both personal and professional, with him expressing disappointment in those who were disloyal during his financial downturn.
• 💼 Trump's approach to business and personal life is transactional, viewing everything as a deal, which influenced his views on marriage and partnerships.
• 📈 After a period of financial difficulty, Trump managed to rebuild his business and reputation, demonstrating resilience and a knack for comebacks.
• 🚫 Trump learned from his past and expressed a firm stance against involving his wife in his business, believing it led to the deterioration of his previous marriage with Ivana.

Q & A

What was Donald Trump's view on prenuptial agreements before his marriage to Marla?

Donald Trump disliked the concept of prenuptial agreements because he felt they were offensive and represented a lack of commitment. However, he also acknowledged them as a 'modern-day necessity'.

How did Donald Trump describe his life before his marriage to Marla?

Donald Trump described his life before marriage as being like a 'bowl of cherries', with a successful business and a glamorous lifestyle, suggesting he was at the peak of his success.

What was the reported amount that Marla Maples asked for in the prenuptial agreement and what was the negotiated amount?

Marla Maples reportedly asked for 25 million dollars in the prenuptial agreement, but Donald Trump negotiated her down to a mere million dollars.

What was the public's perception of Donald Trump's financial situation during the recession?

During the recession, the public perceived Donald Trump's financial situation as collapsing, with his real estate holdings plummeting in value and his casino business hemorrhaging money.

How did Donald Trump describe his experience of loyalty among people around him during his financial struggles?

Donald Trump mentioned that he learned a lot about loyalty during his financial struggles, noting that some people were disloyal and it was a painful lesson.

What was the total cost of Donald Trump's divorce from Ivana?

The total cost of Donald Trump's divorce from Ivana was fourteen million dollars.

What was Donald Trump's personal debt situation like before he began to recover financially?

Before his financial recovery, Donald Trump had over five billion dollars of debt with nine hundred and seventy-five million dollars of personal debt, which he claimed to have reduced to about one hundred and fifteen million dollars.

What was the public's reaction to Donald Trump's casino business going public?

There was skepticism about the public bailing out Donald Trump through his casino business going public, but Trump insisted that he built himself out of debt and Wall Street respected him.

What did Donald Trump suggest was a bad idea in terms of business and marriage?

Donald Trump suggested that putting a wife to work, especially in the same business as her husband, was a bad idea, citing it as a major cause of his marriage problems with Ivana.

How did Donald Trump feel about Marla Maples continuing her career after marriage?

While Donald Trump was supportive of Marla Maples having a career, he was clear that he did not want her working for him, drawing a distinction between having a career and being employed by him.

What was the context of the statement 'I've been in Aspen for 20 years and I've never had a date'?

The statement was made by a man trying to console Donald Trump after witnessing a tense encounter between his then-wife Ivana and mistress Marla in Aspen, suggesting that while Trump's situation was difficult, it could be worse.