Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump attorney, expressed financial distress in a Manhattan federal court, claiming he can't pay his bills due to asset freezes. This outburst occurred during a hearing related to a $150 million defamation judgment won by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whom Giuliani defamed while promoting Trump's false 2020 election fraud claims. Despite his financial woes, Giuliani remains defiant, showing no regret for his actions against Freeman and Moss.
Rudy Giuliani has accused the federal government of trying to starve him by seizing his bank account, as he faces a $148 million defamation payout to Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Giuliani, who defamed the workers by falsely claiming they attempted to rig the 2020 election, is seeking public donations through a fundraiser to appeal the verdict. Despite being ordered to surrender assets, including a vintage Mercedes, Giuliani insists he is being unfairly targeted and plans to continue his legal battle.
Former President Donald Trump is facing a tumultuous start to the New Year with a series of legal battles that could impact his 2024 presidential campaign. He is currently leading the Republican nomination race despite a civil fraud trial and a defamation trial set to begin in January. Trump also faces four criminal trials, including charges related to the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents. Additionally, his eligibility to appear on state primary ballots is being challenged in multiple states under the insurrection clause of the Constitution. Despite these challenges, Trump maintains a strong lead in GOP polls and is also polling well against President Joe Biden for a potential 2020 rematch.
