How Did Maryanne Trump Barry Really Feel About Her High Profile Nieces & Nephews?

Beyond negatively comparing Ivanka Trump to her father, Maryanne Trump Barry also took issue with a specific post made by the former presidential advisor. "That damn Ivanka puts this picture of the 'Madonna and child' on Instagram," she said. "When the big news of the day was how kids are being ripped from their families."

Barry is referring to a 2018 photo that Ivanka tweeted of her and her youngest son Theodore that was paired with the caption, "My ❤️! #SundayMorning." The social media post was criticized as being tone-deaf and oblivious, as it came amid the revelation of a new border policy that separated children from their families. While the photo received much backlash online, comedian Samantha Bee also weighed in on the controversy on her TBS show, controversially calling Ivanka a "feckless c–t."

Though the comedian later apologized for her harsh language, the leaked recording of Barry revealed that Ivanka's aunt wasn't opposed to the message. "I'd never heard of Samantha Bee before," Barry noted. "I couldn't blame what she said."