Rudy Giuliani mocked as he rants about Trump and leaves mic on during Arizona court hearing
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: In a stunning courtroom spectacle that drew widespread mockery, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, once a prominent figure in Donald Trump's legal team, unleashed a rambling tirade during his arraignment in Arizona on charges related to the "fake electors" scheme.
The chaotic scene, which unfolded during a virtual hearing, saw the presiding judge struggle to maintain order as Giuliani launched into accusations of political persecution, forcing the frustrated judge to threaten to mute the former mayor's microphone, per Daily Mail.
Rudy Giuliani creates chaos during Arizona arraignment with outbursts and attacks
During the online hearing, Giuliani's outbursts and attacks on the prosecution led the judge to threaten to mute him. The prosecution sought a $10,000 cash bond, which Giuliani strongly opposed.
"Mr. Giuliani, I don't want to mute you, but I need to move on," the judge reprimanded.
Giuliani was given 30 days to turn himself in for arrest. The court allowed him to provide a secured bond due to his financial hardships and ongoing bankruptcy. Despite his attacks on the indictment and complaints about his financial situation, the judge allowed Giuliani to speak at length.
"I've been sued about 20 to 25 times by a very similar movement to this one, which is the, let's see what we can do to destroy Donald Trump," Giuliani lamented.
He described the indictment as "a complete embarrassment to the American legal system" and insisted he had shown no intent to evade legal proceedings. The judge attempted to interject multiple times, acknowledging his stance but urging him to comply with the court's process.
The state attorney general's prosecutor, Nicholas Klingerman, alleged that Giuliani's conduct amounted to ridiculing or treating the judicial system with contempt.
Prosecutors noted they had difficulty locating him and eventually tracked him down at an 80th birthday event in Florida. Giuliani defended himself, claiming he had been transparent about his whereabouts.
"I've been on the radio, on television, and the radio every day since this indictment started announcing where I am, so I haven't been hiding from anyone," Giuliani asserted.
He blamed security issues at his New York apartment for any difficulty in serving him. "I have a fair number of threats, including death threats," he said, mentioning he no longer had a security detail due to his bankruptcy. Giuliani labeled the $10,000 cash bond as "totally punitive."
Despite the contentious back-and-forth, the judge allowed Giuliani to continue his tirade but ultimately threatened to cut his mic if he carried on. At the end of the hearing, Giuliani appeared confused about the process for posting the bond and arranging his surrender, further adding to the chaotic nature of the proceedings.
Rudy Giuliani's hearing sparks mockery online
As news of Giuliani’s chaotic hearing spread, the internet reacted with a wave of mockery. One user on Facebook labeled him a "Complete imbecile," while another remarked, "Rudy the traitor. What a legacy."
A third user wrote, "Whoop! Whoop! The coup crowd is finally being held to account. Lock them up!" Another commented, "Donald Trump doesn’t remember your name. No help coming. You threw your life away for a bag of lies."
A fifth user predicted, "Rudi ‘The Ghoul’ Giuliani is going to be spending time in an Arizona jail for Contempt of Court before the trial ends..." A sixth user called him "Demented Rudy," while a seventh warned, "Someone tell Rudy, Trump cannot save him. Rudy sold his soul to the devil and is now paying the price."
Another user sarcastically praised Giuliani’s legal strategy: "He’s such a smart lawyer. The trial hasn’t even started, and already he’s antagonized the judge. Just brilliant!"
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