The judge in TrumpThe Washington Criminal Trial agreed to cancel court proceedings on May 17 so the former president could be in West Palm Beach with his son and family
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Donald and Barron Trump in Palm Beach, Florida on January 18, 2024
Baron TrumpAn important person, like your father, may be missing from your post-graduation festivities. donald trumpreportedly prepares to headline a fundraiser in Minnesota hours later.
On Monday, May 6, the Minnesota Republican Party announced that the 77-year-old former president will headline the annual Lincoln Reagan dinner. The Republican Party fundraiser, held in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is scheduled to take place on the same date as Barron’s high school graduation in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to local media – although official details of the dinner have not been publicly released.
Donald formerly petitioned the Manhattan criminal court halting his “silence” trial on May 17 so he could join his family in Florida for graduation ceremonies.
After consideration, Judge Juan Merchan granted the defendant’s request, saying that because the trial was on schedule, he believed there would be enough time to cancel proceedings for a day to accommodate the Trumps.
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Although Donald is expected to have time to attend both events on May 17 – Barron’s graduation begins at 10 a.m. and dinner is planned for that evening – his participation in the Minnesota event was only announced after he learned he would be excused from court .
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Donald Trump arrives for the first day of his criminal trial in New York on April 15, 2024
During his 2020 presidential campaign, then-President Trump vowed to never return to the North Star State if he helped elect Joe Biden.
“What we did for Minnesota, if I lose Minnesota, I’ll never go back,” he said. “I don’t care. I’m never coming back!”
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The former president seems to have forgotten this promise, as he intends to attract voters in the Midwest before November.
“We are thrilled to welcome President Trump back to Minnesota,” said state Republican Party Chairman David Hann. “I can think of no one better suited to join us this year than President Trump.”
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Melania and Barron Trump at the White House on August 27, 2020
Meanwhile, Barron turned 18 in March and is planning his next steps with the help of his mother, melania trump.
“Melania’s main job is taking care of Barron,” a social source told people in March, “and I think it’s possible she’ll follow him wherever he goes to school.”
The former first son remained out of the spotlight during his father’s time in the White House. After leaving Washington, he enrolled at Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach and enjoyed a more private life with his mother and grandparents. The details of his college plans are unclear.
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