The Trump family is in mourning following the death of Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump. At the age of 86, the esteemed former federal appeals court judge was found deceased in her Manhattan apartment early Monday morning. The cause of her death remains unknown, and an investigation by the New York Medical Examiner’s office is currently underway.
Maryanne Trump Barry served with distinction as a senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, having been appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1999. Her career on the bench was marked by a commitment to justice until her retirement in 2019, which coincided with the closure of an inquiry into alleged tax and financial transactions within the Trump family. The investigation concluded without any findings against her.
Wow this is disgusting. President Trump’s sister died today in New York, and the Drudge Report ran with the sub headline “declared brother had no principles.”
Drudge has turned into TRASH.
So disrespectful to President Trump and his family.
There needs to be an alternative… pic.twitter.com/OyQMKCPAjT
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) November 13, 2023
Throughout their lives, Donald Trump and his sister Maryanne shared a close bond, particularly as he expanded his real estate empire and embarked on his journey to the presidency. However, their relationship experienced strains following the release of secret audio recordings by Trump’s niece, Mary, in which Maryanne was heard criticizing her brother’s principles and trustworthiness.
Despite these challenges, reports indicated that the siblings were in the process of mending their relationship, with a recent meeting at Trump’s Bedminster golf course this summer signaling a possible reconciliation. The former president has yet to make a public statement regarding his sister’s passing.
Trump's sister body was found dead in upper east side apartment. pic.twitter.com/YaCOipEnKA
— W i z a r d S X (@WizardSX0) November 13, 2023
The Trump family has faced its share of loss over the years. Maryanne’s death marks the third sibling of Donald Trump to pass away, following the death of his younger brother Robert in August 2020 at the age of 71, and Fred Trump Jr., who died of a heart attack in 1981 at 42.
Maryanne Trump Barry’s legacy extends beyond her judicial career and familial ties. Her life story is one of breaking barriers and serving her country with honor. Her passing is not only a loss to the Trump family but also to the legal community where she left an indelible mark.
As the Trump family and friends remember Maryanne Trump Barry, they reflect on a life lived with purpose and dedication to the rule of law. Her memory will undoubtedly continue to influence those who knew her and the many lives she touched through her work on the bench.
In closing, the nation observes the passing of a respected figure in the legal field and a key member of a prominent American family. Maryanne Trump Barry’s contributions to the judiciary and her role as a sister to a president will be remembered as part of her enduring legacy.
