Rudy Giuliani, Election Official, Donald Trump, New York: A Primer

Who is Rudy Giuliani?

Rudy Giuliani is a Republican politician and former prosecutor who served as the 107th mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001.

He is best known for his leadership in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, for which he was named Time Person of the Year in 2001.

After leaving office, Giuliani became a vocal critic of President Barack Obama and a strong supporter of Donald Trump.

What is Giuliani's role in the 2020 election?

Giuliani has been one of Trump's most vocal supporters and has repeatedly made false claims about the 2020 election being stolen from Trump.

He has also been involved in several legal challenges to the election results.

In late November 2020, Giuliani was appointed by Trump to lead his legal team in challenging the election results.

What are the allegations against Giuliani?

Giuliani has been accused of making false and misleading statements about the 2020 election.

He has also been accused of inciting violence by encouraging Trump supporters to "fight like hell" to overturn the election results.

In January 2021, Giuliani was sued by Dominion Voting Systems for $1.3 billion for defamation.

What is the current status of the investigations into Giuliani?

There are several ongoing investigations into Giuliani's role in the 2020 election.

The Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating Giuliani for possible campaign finance violations.

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is also investigating Giuliani's role in the events leading up to the attack.

Giuliani has denied any wrongdoing.