Maryanne Trump Barry, the older sister of former President Donald Trump, has passed away at her home in Manhattan. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently unclear, but reports indicate that her body was found on Monday morning. Maryanne Trump Barry, a former attorney and federal judge in New Jersey, retired in 2019. She was known to be a close confidant of Donald Trump, although their relationship reportedly soured after he was elected President in 2016.
The public rift between Maryanne and Donald Trump came to light in 2020 when Mary Trump, their niece, publicly criticized her uncle and released recordings that appeared to show Maryanne also expressing disapproval of her younger brother. In these recordings, she accused Donald Trump of “lying” and having “no principles.” Maryanne Trump Barry was one of Donald Trump’s two remaining siblings, with her brothers Fred and Robert having already passed away. She is survived by her older sister, Elizabeth Trump.
Maryanne Trump Barry’s passing marks the end of an era for the Trump family, as she was a significant figure in both their personal and professional lives. Her death at the age of 86 has left many reflecting on her role within the family and her impact on the Trump legacy
