Former President Donald Trump has accused Judge Juan Merchan of preventing him from attending his son Barron’s high school graduation due to his ongoing criminal trial. Trump claimed the judge’s decision demonstrated unfairness and corruption. However, Judge Merchan has not yet made a definitive ruling on Trump’s attendance at the graduation. He has only ruled that Trump cannot skip the trial to attend the Supreme Court’s oral arguments concerning his appeal for immunity.

The situation has led to widespread speculation and a flurry of disseminated false statements by Trump and his associates. Meanwhile, Trump has utilized such scenarios in the past to rally support and possibly facilitate donations from his followers.

As of now, it remains to be determined if Trump will be able to attend his son Barron’s graduation, pending a final decision from Judge Merchan. The judge has indicated that Trump missing a day of trial without permission could lead to jail time.