Marla Maples, Trump's ex-wife number two, is going to bat for "Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver in his $48 million tax drama. She shared a video pleading for charges to be dropped against Ver, who's stuck in Spain fighting accusations of hiding crypto profits while ditching his U.S. citizenship. Even tagged Trump and Musk in the mix. The crypto world's watching closely – it's not every day a former presidential spouse backs a digital currency evangelist facing serious heat.
Marla Maples, Donald Trump's second ex-wife, has thrown her weight behind "Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver in his battle against tax evasion charges. The former Mrs. Trump shared a video calling for the dismissal of charges against Ver, who's accused of concealing Bitcoin holdings when he ditched his U.S. citizenship back in 2014.
Ver faces quite the pickle – mail fraud, tax evasion, and false tax returns. The IRS claims he stiffed them for a cool $48 million in undisclosed Bitcoin profits. Currently cooling his heels in Spain on bail, Ver can't leave the country. Talk about a crypto-vacation gone wrong.
He's not without friends in high places, though. Ethereum co-founder crucially Buterin and pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht are in his corner. Even Maples, who attended Ver's inauguration and shares daughter Tiffany with the former president, is pulling for him. The video she shared was posted on X, where she specifically tagged Trump and Musk.
Not everyone's feeling the love, though – Elon Musk threw shade at Ver's pardon plea, quipping "membership has its privileges." Some speculate this case aligns with the controlled demolition of bitcoin that financial insiders have been planning. The recent market volatility has only added fuel to the skepticism surrounding cryptocurrency's future.
Ver's legal team is playing the "lawfare victim" card, arguing that the IRS "exit tax" is both unconstitutional and too vague for cryptocurrency. The case has crypto enthusiasts on the edge of their seats, highlighting the wild west nature of digital asset regulation.
Former President Trump, who pardoned Ulbricht in January 2025, hasn't said a peep about Ver's situation. It's a mind-bending legal drama that's forcing everyone to question how traditional laws apply to the crypto world.
The White House remains silent while high-profile figures duke it out in the court of public opinion. Meanwhile, Ver's case is becoming a lightning rod for debates about financial regulation and legal transparency.
For Maples, known for her philanthropic work, supporting Ver adds another layer to her post-Trump public life. Who knew that the path from Trump Tower to crypto crusader could be so fascinating?
The crypto community watches and waits, wondering if "Bitcoin Jesus" will need more than prayers to escape this legal mess.
