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Blaine Trump

Martha Lindley Blaine Trump is an American socialite and philanthropist. She gained prominence through her 25-year marriage to Robert Trump, brother of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Her connection to the Trump family has kept her in the public eye, though she is primarily known for her social engagements and philanthropic endeavors.


1948: Birth of Blaine Trump

In 1948, Martha Lindley Blaine Trump (née Beard) was born. She is an American socialite and philanthropist.

1970: Marriage to Peter Retchin

In 1970, Blaine Trump married Peter Retchin.

1978: Birth of Christopher Hollister

In 1978, Blaine Trump and Peter Retchin had a child, Christopher Hollister, who later became a real estate executive.

1984: Marriage to Robert Trump

In 1984, Blaine Trump married Robert Trump, who worked in the Trump Organization.

1998: Marietta Tree Award

In 1998, Blaine Trump received the Marietta Tree Award for public service from the New York City citizens' committee.

October 2004: Hospitalization after overdose

In October 2004, Blaine Trump overdosed on pills and was hospitalized at Mount Sinai Hospital after learning her husband, Robert Trump, had purchased a $3.7 million house for his girlfriend.

2006: Residence on the Market

In 2006, after separating, Robert and Blaine Trump put their 6,500-square-foot co-op residence on the market.

2007: Divorce Filed

In 2007, the divorce between Blaine and Robert Trump was filed.

2008: Divorce Court

In 2008, Blaine and Robert Trump's divorce went to court.

2009: End of Marriage to Robert Trump

Blaine Trump and Robert Trump were married for 25 years, from 1984 to 2009.

2010: Divorce Settlement

In 2010, Blaine and Robert Trump reached a secret settlement in their divorce.

2012: Mansion for Sale

In 2012, Blaine Trump put her $17.5 million mansion in Millbrook, New York, up for sale.

2017: Attendance at Inauguration Ball

In 2017, Blaine Trump and her life partner Steve Simon attended President Donald Trump's inauguration ball in Washington.