Maryanne Trump Barry, Older Sister of Donald Trump, Dies at 86

Maryanne Trump Barry, former federal judge and sister to Donald Trump, died at 86 in her Manhattan home, as reported by The New York Times. A retired federal judge from New Jersey, Barry left the bench in 2019 during investigations into the Trump family’s finances. Her husband, John Barry, was a prominent trial and appellate lawyer involved in inquiries into alleged tax fraud within the Trump family.

Tensions between Donald Trump and Maryanne surfaced after the release of a family memoir by their niece, Mary L. Trump. Audio recordings featuring Maryanne became a source of discord. The passing closes a chapter in the intricate dynamics of the Trump family, highlighting the strain on their once-close relationship. As The New York Times notes, “Barry’s death marks the end of a chapter in the Trump family’s fraught history.”