Rudy's Reckoning: Top Comments

Rudy Giuliani's Role in Trump's Attempt to Overturn the Election

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal attorney to Donald Trump, played a central role in Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Giuliani, who has a history of making outlandish and unsubstantiated claims, spearheaded Trump's legal challenges to the election results, alleging widespread voter fraud without providing any evidence to support his claims.

In the weeks leading up to the January 6th attack on the Capitol, Giuliani repeatedly appeared at Trump rallies and press conferences, making baseless accusations of voter fraud and urging Trump's supporters to "fight like hell" to keep him in office.

Giuliani's Suspension from Practicing Law

Giuliani's role in Trump's attempt to overturn the election has led to his suspension from practicing law in New York and Washington, D.C. In June 2021, the New York State Bar Association suspended Giuliani's law license, finding that he had made "false and misleading statements" about the 2020 election.

The Washington, D.C., Bar also suspended Giuliani's law license in January 2022, finding that he had violated ethical rules by making "false or misleading" statements about the election.

Giuliani's Future

Giuliani's suspension from practicing law is a significant blow to his career. It is unclear whether he will ever be able to practice law again.

Giuliani is also facing criminal investigations related to his role in Trump's attempt to overturn the election. In November 2021, the Fulton County District Attorney in Georgia opened a criminal investigation into Giuliani's activities in the state, including his appearance before a Georgia legislative committee where he made false claims about the election.

Rudy's Reckoning: Public Opinion

Public opinion of Rudy Giuliani has plummeted in recent years. A poll conducted by Quinnipiac University in January 2022 found that only 15% of Americans have a favorable view of Giuliani, while 77% have an unfavorable view.