Trump allowed to go to son Barron’s graduation despite criticizing judge.

Former President Trump has been granted permission to attend his son Barron’s high school graduation in Florida next month by the judge presiding over the NY v. Trump trial in Manhattan. The ruling came on Tuesday, ending weeks of uncertainty for Trump.

Trump had been pushing for the opportunity to be present at his son’s graduation, scheduled for May 17, amidst the ongoing trial proceedings. Judge Juan Merchan finally gave the green light for Trump to attend the special event, much to the former president’s relief.

Throughout the trial, Trump has expressed his desire to be there for Barron on this significant day in his son’s life. He emphasized Barron’s achievements as a student and the importance of having both parents present for such a milestone.

However, it is still uncertain whether the trial will pause on May 17 or if Trump will simply be absent from the courtroom on that day, which falls on a Friday. Barron attends a private high school near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Meanwhile, Trump is currently on day nine of his trial in Manhattan, facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The case has already heard from key witnesses, including David Pecker, former American Media Inc. CEO, Rhona Graff, former executive assistant to Trump, and Gary Farro, former senior managing director at First Republic Bank in 2016.

On Tuesday, Judge Merchan ordered Trump to pay $9,000 in fines for violating the gag order imposed on him, forbidding public discussion of witnesses and family members of court officials. The judge warned of possible “incarceratory punishment” if Trump continues to willfully violate the order.

Leading up to the latest developments in court, Trump called for Judge Merchan to recuse himself, alleging bias and conflict of interest in overseeing the trial. He denounced the proceedings as a “hoax” and criticized the judge’s handling of the case.

Trump has repeatedly criticized Judge Merchan, even taking to social media platform Truth Social to air his grievances and accuse the judge of targeting him unfairly. The former president has been vocal about his belief that the trial is politically motivated and lacks impartiality.

As the NY v. Trump trial enters its third week, the legal battle continues to unfold with high stakes for both sides. The dynamics between Trump, the judge, and the courtroom proceedings add layers of complexity to the already contentious case.

Despite the challenges and controversies surrounding the trial, Trump’s victory in being able to attend Barron’s graduation serves as a personal triumph amid legal turmoil. The former president’s determination to be present for his son’s special moment highlights the enduring bond between a father and his child, transcending the courtroom drama.