"Judge Lets Trump Attend Son Barron's Graduation During Hush Money Trial--After Trump Blasts Judge"

[orleans]

rolls eyes

TOPLINE Former President Donald Trump will be able to step away from his New York hush money trial to attend his son Barron Trump’s high school graduation next month, the judge overseeing the case ruled Tuesday morning, just weeks after the 2024 GOP presidential nominee falsely claimed he was “prohibited” from attending.

New York Judge Juan Merchan ruled Tuesday he does not “think the May 17 date is a problem,” multiple outlets reported.

It remains unclear whether the trial will continue on May 17 while Trump is in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Merchan’s ruling on Tuesday comes just two weeks after Trump went on a tirade against him on social media, claiming that Merchan “prohibited” him from attending his son’s graduation, while his adult son Eric Trump labeled Merchan as “truly heartless,” even though Merchan had not yet made a decision on Trump’s request to skip the trial on the date of the ceremony.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/04/30/judge-lets-trump-attend-son-barrons-graduation-during-hush-money-trial-after-trump-blasts-judge

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. Way to go, Judge!

[Cuthbert Allgood]

12. Self-Delete. Probably misunderstood.

[elleng]

2. Has Barron transferred to school in Florida, from Maryland?

Guess so, if that's where 'graduation' will occur.

[Chellee]

9. He's been attending Oxbridge Academy since 2021.

https://www.oapb.org

It's in West Palm Beach and it costs $44,000 a year. For high school, the middle school is only $37,000 a year. Plus you have to provide your own laptop. It has to be a top of the line MacBook and they encourage you to get AppleCare. These kids probably don't take good care of their things.

[elleng]

27. Thanks.

Founded in 2011 by philanthropist William I. Koch, https://www.oapb.org/about

really NOT a big deal, just send your ignorant 'kids' over any time.

[Chellee]

31. Philanthropist. Okay. Is that what they're calling him?

That's not a term that I would use to describe him.

[Arne]

3. I understand the Projection idea,

but they seem to have no perception of Backfire.

[global1]

4. Nice Going Donald.....

you had a 'perfect' excuse to not have to be at this graduation ceremony.

Now - you have to go!!!

[wnylib]

16. My sympathies are with Barron to have to endure Donald's presence

at an important milestone in his life.

Trump will likely turn the occasion into a political rally and fundraising event because, of course, the kid's graduation is all about him, not the kid.

Expect some vile, partially coherent rants from the orange one before and after the ceremony, all about being a victim of political persecution. Wonder if Trump will give his son a graduation present or will instead expect donation presents for himself on the occasion.

Would not surprise me if Trump gave his son a really generous gift, like an expensive pair of golden gym shoes.

[Traildogbob]

26. And his BuyBull

And a Melania Mother’s Day pendant at a 10 percent discount.

[Think. Again.]

28. I feel bad for his classmates, too.

[getagrip_already]

5. Now he will probably rant that he wont be allowed to speak

So he won't attend.

And Melania certainly won't want to sit next to him for hours.

And what if it rains? Oh nose!

[lame54]

6. Trump doesn't want to go

[bluestarone]

7. I'm thinking THIS judge gave TFG just what HE DID NOT want!!

PERFECT!! I'm 100% sure this judge KNEW that TFG wanted him to refuse allowing him to go to graduation. Poor baby has to go to graduation now. Hats off to this judge!! WAY TO GO!

[nilram]

8. Only one of his kids graduations he'll have gone to.

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And he’s kind of forced himself into it.

On edit: whups! I’m wrong. (But it feels so right.)

[orleans]

25. not according to snopes

which i find surprising since my guess would be that he didn't give a shit.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-kids-graduations/

[Think. Again.]

29. Thank you for checking that.

[nilram]

32. Ditto--thanks for checking that

[North Shore Chicago]

10. The National Enquirer

should go to the graduation to actually PROVE the fuck-face is even there. Get photos.

[orleans]

23. and then they'll capture & kill the story just for fun & old times sake nt

[Talitha]

11. Be careful what you wish for, Donnie.

[werdna]

13. So is the Judge thinking -

- the trial will be over before then? If it's not and Trump does not attend the graduation, should he be held in contempt (if only he could be)?

[republianmushroom]

14. We shall see if he attends.

[Doodley]

15. I hope Trump goes to the graduation and is booed, heckled, and humiliated.

[wnylib]

20. I understand the sentiment, but this time

I hope that he doesn't get booed, only for the sake of the graduates themselves. Their event should not be overshadowed by Mr. Orange's presence.

[Doodley]

22. What a way to celebrate their graduation by standing up to fascism. To do nothing or to show they have learned what's

important? Imagine telling their children that Trump was at their graduation and they just accepted it and kept their mouths shut. He's going to have an entourage of security, it's not like he isn't already going to be overshadowing the proceedings. .

[no_hypocrisy]

17. Ha! Now he HAS to attend.

[Vinca]

18. Where's the betting line for graduation vs. golf course?

[bif]

19. Great. Because we know how important family is to him.

I'd actually be surprised if he knew his middle name.

[kimbutgar]

21. What if he ends up not going to the graduation?

Will the judge give him another fine? I wouldn’t be surprised if he skips the graduation to play golf or have one of his insane rallies or fundraisers.

[nilram]

24. Former presidents at graduations are usually asked to speak.

What a miserable time to be in a graduation audience.

[Takket]

30. Barron must be pissed

[DontBelieveEastisEas]

33. Is this equal treatment? nt