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Farmers’ Fury Erupts in Greece Over EU Subsidy Delays

                                         Protesting farmers push against riot police in Nikaia, near Larissa, Greece    Greek farmers clashed with police on Sunday in central and northern regions of the country as anger mounted over the delayed payment of European Union agricultural subsidies. The protests, centered around Nikaia near Larissa, saw hundreds of farmers blocking highways with tractors and demanding immediate government action. The unrest stems from an estimated €600 million shortfall in EU aid following a corruption scandal that has triggered investigations by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities allege that some farmers falsified land and livestock ownership records to secure subsidies, leading to a freeze in payments while the probe continues. Police responded with tear gas and barricades as demonstrators attempted to...
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Trump’s Misleading Outrage: The Truth About Barron’s Graduation Ban

Former President Donald Trump recently expressed frustration over the possibility of missing his son Barron’s high school graduation due to his ongoing criminal trial. However, let’s set the record straight on what the judge actually said.

The Situation:

  • Trump’s trial centers around allegations that he paid porn actor Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about their alleged affair before the 2016 election.
  • Judge Juan Merchan received requests from Trump’s attorneys to allow him to skip trial proceedings on May 17, the same day as Barron’s graduation.

What the Judge Really Said:

  • Judge Merchan did not outright deny Trump’s request to attend Barron’s graduation.
  • He stated that it might be possible for Trump to attend the celebration, but it would depend on how the trial progresses.
  • Merchan warned that Trump could face arrest if he misses court or disrupts trial proceedings.

Trump’s Spin:

  • Trump spun the situation into an attack on what he called a “scam” trial against him.
  • His eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., labeled it “pure evil.”
  • Eric Trump criticized Merchan as “truly heartless” for not allowing a father to attend his son’s graduation.

Critics’ Perspective:

  • Critics pointed out that defendants shouldn’t receive special privileges.
  • Trump’s disingenuous spin whipped up anger on the right, even among his other sons, Don Jr. and Eric.

In summary, while Trump’s outrage may have grabbed headlines, the truth is more nuanced. Judge Merchan didn’t outright ban Trump from attending Barron’s graduation; he simply emphasized the importance of court proceedings. The situation remains fluid, and we’ll see how it unfolds as the trial continues.

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