Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, was an American attorney and a United States federal judge. She was born on April 5, 1937, in New York City, to real-estate developer Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump.
Here’s a detailed look at her life, net worth, age, children, and her relationship with Donald Trump.
Age
Maryanne Trump Barry passed away at the age of 86 on November 13, 2023, at her home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where she had been under hospice care for cancer.
Early Life and Education
Maryanne Trump Barry attended Kew-Forest School and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1958. She later earned a Master of Arts in public law and government from Columbia University in 1962.
Career and Achievements
Barry was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1983. In 1999, she was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia by then-President Bill Clinton. She served as a federal appellate judge in Philadelphia and retired in 2019, ending a civil misconduct inquiry that was launched after reporting by The New York Times alleged that the then-president and his siblings evaded inheritance taxes.
Children
Maryanne Trump Barry had a son, David William Desmond, from her first marriage to David Desmond whom she got divorced from in 1980. Her son, David William Desmond is now a New York psychologist.
Personal Life
She got married to John Joseph Barry, a New Jersey lawyer in 1982. They were married 18 years before he died on April 9, 2000.
Relationship with Donald Trump
Maryanne Trump Barry was known to have supported her brother, Donald Trump, but audio recordings revealed in 2019 showed her delivering sharp criticism of the then commander-in-chief. She expressed her disapproval of his actions and decisions, highlighting concerns about his tweets, lying, and lack of preparation.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.