Staff Reports
The Trump family is mourning the loss of Maryanne Trump Barry, the esteemed older sister of former President Donald Trump, who passed away at the age of 86 on Monday morning. Her unexpected death at her residence on the prestigious Upper East Side of Manhattan has left many in shock, and the cause of her passing remains a mystery.
Donald Trump's older sister Maryanne Trump Barry dead at 86, NYPD confirmshttps://t.co/j8FZWKtQJM
— Order In the House (@OrderNtheHouse) November 13, 2023
Renowned for her decades-long career as a federal judge, Barry was a trailblazer in the legal world, making a name for herself as one of only two women in her position at the Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey in 1974.
While she was a steadfast supporter of her brother’s professional endeavors, her final publicized moments came when she was recorded expressing dissent toward Donald Trump by her niece, Mary L. Trump. Despite this, Barry’s dedication to her family and country cannot be overlooked, dominating the legal sphere until her retirement in February 2019 amid a contentious investigation into alleged tax fraud related to her father’s real estate empire.
Barry’s extraordinary influence was further highlighted when she received a nomination from President Ronald Reagan in 1983, securing a distinguished seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Her impressive achievements and unwavering commitment to justice have left an indelible mark in the annals of American jurisprudence.
The loss of this accomplished and esteemed figure reverberates throughout the Trump family and the legal community, marking the end of an era as the nation bids adieu to a remarkable judicial luminary.
