NEW YORK, NY – Maryanne Trump Barry, a notable federal judge and sister of former President Donald Trump, died at 86 in her Manhattan home. She was discovered early Monday morning.
Barry’s career in the judiciary was marked by significant milestones, including her appointment to New Jersey’s U.S. District Court in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan. She later ascended to the federal appeals court bench. Her judicial tenure concluded with her retirement in 2019.
Her death adds a solemn note to the Trump family history, as Barry was both a prominent legal figure and close kin to the former President. Barry’s contributions to the legal field and her role in a notable American family will be remembered as part of her enduring legacy.