Staff Reports
Rudy Giuliani sits comfortably in Florida, reflecting on what many consider a tumultuous year in the realm of law. With fireworks popping in the background near Mar-A-Lago, Giuliani wastes no time diving into what he believes were unjust legal battles faced by former President Donald Trump. He emphasizes this year’s events have forever changed the legal landscape in America and has plenty to say about the forces he believes are at play.
Giuliani starts by illuminating one of the prominent court cases from the year: the civil suit brought by E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump, where she was awarded $5 million in damages. Giuliani argues that this case should have been dismissed from the outset due to its lack of specificity. Carroll, he claims, couldn’t even provide a specific date for the alleged incident, which raises significant doubt. He suggests that if she had chosen a date, it could expose her to the possibility that Trump might have been far from the scene of the alleged crime, roaming the globe as a high-profile public figure. Giuliani insists that this makes the accusations farcical, especially for someone who argues that a known celebrity could commit such acts in a public space.
Continuing his critique, Giuliani shines a light on the judicial environment in New York, painting it as deeply flawed and politically motivated. He characterizes many judges there as “Democrat hack appointees,” arguing that these individuals are influenced by their party affiliations rather than fair judicial practices. Giuliani argues that New York’s legal system resembles the tactics of a corrupt regime where justice is often overshadowed by political interests. He suggests that unbiased judges would have dismissed the lawsuits without a second thought.
Looking at Trump’s criminal charges, he brings up Judge Juan Merchan, claiming that the proceedings were riddled with due process violations. Giuliani points to the murky nature of the charges against Trump, saying the former president was never informed of the actual felony he was supposedly associated with when faced with the false records charge. He is convinced that political bias has tainted the justice system, directing attention toward Merchan’s background and financial ties to the Biden-Harris campaign—a point Giuliani asserts as further evidence of corruption.
As Giuliani wraps up his analysis of the year, he takes a jab at the assessments of Trump’s Mar-A-Lago property, which appraisers allegedly valued at a mere $18 million. He scoffs at this number, arguing it’s laughable given the surrounding properties and their actual market values. Giuliani paints a colorful picture of the real estate landscape in Florida, suggesting that this evaluation indicates a serious disconnect between common sense appraisals and the figures produced by a politically influenced system.
Despite the negativity in the legal arena, Giuliani remains proud of New York City, asserting its unique qualities and resilience. He credits some of its successes to his tenure as mayor, suggesting that even amid corruption, New York holds a special place in his heart. With the countdown to 2025 gearing up, many are eager to see how former President Trump navigates his next moves amid these legal challenges, as Giuliani believes the political landscape will only continue to evolve.
