Marla Maples, the second ex-wife of US President Donald Trump, has recently shown support for ending the country’s case against early Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus.” In a tweet on March 16, Maples shared a video created by an organization aimed at supporting Ver and tagged Trump, Elon Musk, and US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Ver was charged by the Department of Justice in April 2024 with mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. The charges allege that he hid the amount of Bitcoin he owned when he renounced his US citizenship in 2014 and defrauded the Internal Revenue Service out of $48 million by failing to report the gains he made through selling them.

Maples, who was married to Trump from 1993 to 1999, has long been involved with philanthropy and has advocated for multiple charities and causes. She is seemingly still close to and supportive of Trump, as she attended his inauguration and has expressed her willingness to serve him in any way possible.

Maples joins a list of high-profile figures, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, in calling for the dismissal of Ver’s prosecution. Ver has appealed to Trump for a pardon, claiming he is a victim of “lawfare.” However, neither Trump nor the White House has publicly acknowledged his plea.

Ver was arrested in Spain at the time of the US indictment and was later granted bail on the condition that he remain in the country. He has since moved to dismiss the government’s case, arguing that the charges are unconstitutional and that the IRS’ “exit tax” for renounced citizens is unclear when applied to cryptocurrency.

Cointelegraph has reached out to Maples for comment on her support for Ver. This case raises questions about Trump’s involvement in the crypto industry and potential conflicts of interest and insider trading. As the case continues, it remains to be seen how it will impact the relationship between the US government and the crypto community.