Former President Donald Trump requested permission during his criminal trial in New York to miss the proceedings on May 17 in order to attend his son Barron Trump’s high school graduation. The presiding judge, Juan Merchan, has not yet made a decision on Trump’s request, which has sparked outrage among Trump’s supporters.
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, found Trump’s request “comical” and “insulting,” noting that he did not recall Trump attending any of his other children’s graduation ceremonies. Cohen also stated that he and Melania Trump were responsible for placing Barron in private schools and making decisions about his education.
Cohen suggested that former First Lady Melania Trump might be pleased with the possibility of her husband missing Barron’s graduation, alluding to recent speculation about the state of their relationship. He mentioned that he would not be losing any sleep over the situation and doubted that it was a significant issue.
Trump’s Truth Social post about the situation claimed it was “very unfair” that he might not be allowed to attend Barron’s graduation, raising questions among Trump’s followers. Cohen’s comments indicate that Trump’s apparent concern for missing the graduation may be inconsistent with his previous involvement in his children’s schooling and events.
