Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in New York

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Facts

  • Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday was disbarred from practicing law in his home state of New York.1
  • This comes as a result of the New York Appellate Division First Department's decision that — while representing former Pres. Donald Trump and his campaign — Giuliani made multiple 'false and misleading statements to courts' and the public about the 2020 presidential election.2
  • Giulian claimed that thousands of votes were cast in the names of people who were either dead, felons, non-citizens, or underaged individuals, as well as that ballots were smuggled across state lines — particularly in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.3
  • The First Department ruled Giuliani 'flagrantly misused' his position to attack the integrity of the electoral process, and 'actively contributed to the national strife' after the election. Previously his New York law license was suspended in 2021.4
  • A Giuliani spokesperson Tuesday said that the disbarment ruling will be challenged. Giuliani has also faced similar proceedings in Washington, D.C., where he has been suspended pending a final ruling by the Court of Appeals.5
  • In addition, Giuliani is facing state charges in Arizona and Georgia related to election interference, and is an unindicted co-conspirator in special counsel Jack Smith's federal election interference case against Trump.6

Sources: 1Wsj, 2ABC News, 3National Review, 4New York Post, 5Politico and 6NBC.

Narratives

  • Anti-Trump narrative, as provided by The New Republic. Giuliani's decision to lie for Trump after the 2020 presidential election continues to be his downfall. Previously he had to file bankruptcy and debase himself by selling coffee to make money. He was dropped by his accountant — and couldn't find another one to take him as a client. Now he's disbarred. The once-popular mayor and presidential candidate's fall from grace seemingly has no bottom.
  • Pro-Trump narrative, as provided by Rudy Giuliani on X. It's no surprise the undemocratic judicial system that the Democrats control in New York has disbarred Giuliani. This case was based on falsities and tapes that were doctored to make the Trump ally look bad. This is part of the same political witch hunt the Biden administration is staging in an attempt to sidetrack Trump's presidential campaign.

Predictions