Former President Donald Trump recently hosted a high-profile fundraiser for former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani at his luxurious Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. The event aimed to gather financial support for Giuliani as he grapples with mounting legal expenses.
A long-time Trump ally and former lawyer, Giuliani is currently facing an onslaught of legal battles, including heavy fees, fines, sanctions, and damages. These legal troubles surround his involvement in assisting Trump’s efforts to challenge the validity of the 2020 election results. In fact, Giuliani was indicted last month, alongside Trump and 17 others, by the Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in Georgia. The indictment alleges a far-reaching conspiracy to undermine the will of the voters after Trump’s loss to Biden.
Andrew Giuliani, Rudy’s son, revealed during a radio interview that the fundraiser was anticipated to generate over $1 million in support for his father. He also highlighted that Trump has committed to hosting a follow-up event at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, slated for the upcoming fall or early winter.
While Andrew expressed gratitude for the assistance, he acknowledged that the funds raised will not be sufficient to cover all of his father’s legal expenses. Consequently, Giuliani has established the Giuliani Defense PAC—a committee aimed at raising funds to support his father. Additionally, allies have been actively seeking contributions for what they have dubbed The Rudy Giuliani Freedom Fund.
Giuliani Faces Financial Challenges Amid Legal Troubles
Brian Tevis, representative for Giuliani, recently commented on the former mayor’s fundraising efforts in Georgia, saying they aim to gather as much support as possible. Tevis acknowledged the need for substantial financial resources in upcoming legal battles faced by Giuliani.
Last month, Giuliani was held accountable by a federal judge in a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers. These workers claim they were falsely accused of fraud, and if the trial finds Giuliani guilty, he may be ordered to pay significant damages on top of the extensive legal fees he’s already obligated to cover.
In his quest to secure funds for his legal defense, Giuliani has resorted to various means. His tactics include selling autographed 9/11 shirts and endorsing sandals marketed by election denier Mike Lindell. Additionally, he has joined Cameo, a service that allows celebrities to create personalized videos for profit.
To further support his financial situation, Giuliani listed his Manhattan apartment for sale at a price of $6.5 million in July.
Moreover, the former mayor faced legal repercussions last year when a judge threatened him with jail time over unpaid debts to his third ex-wife. Giuliani has claimed to be addressing this debt gradually, which she alleges amounts to over $260,000.
Further complicating his financial troubles is a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims to have worked for Giuliani. She alleges that he owes her nearly $2 million in unpaid wages and accuses him of coercing her into a sexual relationship. Giuliani vehemently denies these allegations.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Giuliani’s legal team has consistently emphasized his financial hardships as part of their court filings.
