Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald Trump’s eldest sister, has died at 86years old.
Barry supported immigration, was vehemently pro-choice, and wasn’t quite as fixated on money as her brother.
This seems like a recipe for a sibling rivalry, and at times, it was.
Yet,the truth about Barry’s relationship with Trumpwas complicated and ever-changing.
And, this dynamic would eventually cause tension between the siblings.
She said, “All he wants to do is appeal to his base.
He has no principles.
None,” adding, “It’s the phoniness and this cruelty.
Donald is cruel … you might’t trust him.”
Clearly, Trump’s actions had deteriorated Barry’s high opinion of him.
Still, politics didn’t always get in the way of their brother-sister friendship.
When the pair spoke toNew York Magazinein 2002, Trump spoke with pride of Barry’s accomplishments.
In turn, she gave an example of why she loved her brother so much.
“Six years ago, I had an operation,” she explained.
“Donald came to the hospital every single day.
Once would have been enough the duty call.
That’s how love shows, when you go that extra yard.”
She added, “Last year, on his birthday, I had a little dinner at my apartment.
No maids, I don’t have a maid.
And Donald said afterward, ‘That was just like Mom made!’
That was what I was waiting for.
Just like Mom made.”
