Trump mourns death of late sister Maryanne Trump Barry

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a public statement on the death of his sister, Maryanne, lamenting that his political career had made her life more difficult while touting her own success as a federal judge.

Maryanne Trump Barry died at the age of 86 on Monday.

"My great sister, Maryanne, passed away yesterday at the age of 86. A truly beautiful woman, tall and elegant, with a presence like no other, she was also a tremendous student, intellect, and Judge, in charge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, just below the U.S. Supreme Court," Trump posted on Truth Social.

"Her life was largely problem free, PERFECT, until I made it difficult for her when I decided to run for President. The Fake News, and others, went after her mercilessly, and because of the fact that she felt it inappropriate, due to her position, to defend herself, it just never stopped!" he continued. "While tough and strong, she was made to suffer in those years from 2016 until her Retirement."

"I will never forget the many times people would come up to me and say, 'Your sister was the smartest person on the Court,'" he went on. "I was always honored by that, but understood exactly what they meant—They were right! She was a great Judge, and a great sister. She will be truly missed!"

The late Judge Barry served on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals from 1999 to 2019 and was its senior judge from 2011 under her retirement.

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