Trump’s Trial, Campus Protests, and Musk’s Speech Rights Clash
Today, we’re covering a range of topics—from a courtroom decision that might affect a former president,
President Donald Trump (R) and his son Barron wave as they board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., on Aug. 16, 2020. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Wednesday, May 1, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, and today, we’re covering a range of topics—from a courtroom decision that might affect a former president, to an update on student protests at the Columbia University campus in New York. We’ve also got a story to share with you regarding new workplace guidelines that could change how employers treat transgender employees.
First up, a story where personal events clash with legal obligations. Let’s take a look.
Former President Donald Trump has received permission from Judge Juan Merchan to attend his son Barron’s high school graduation on May 17. It’s not clear whether or not the trial will continue on the day of the graduation, which will be held in Florida. The judge has previously emphasized that President Trump must attend all trial sessions, warning that failure to appear could lead to his arrest.
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Bill Thomas is a two-time Golden Mike Award winner who has specialized in breaking news coverage. In his career he has covered floods, forest fires, police pursuits, civil unrest, and freeway collapses. He is a host of EpochCasts News Brief, an audio news show from The Epoch Times. You can reach Bill via email at [email protected]
