Former President Donald Trump recently hosted a fundraising event at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club to assist Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, with his mounting legal bills. The fundraiser charged attendees a steep fee of $100,000 per plate.
Giuliani, a close ally of Trump and his attorney, is currently facing a range of legal challenges, including fees, fines, sanctions, and damages related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and other cases. He was indicted last month alongside Trump and 17 others in Georgia on charges related to an alleged conspiracy to undermine the will of the voters after Trump’s loss to Joe Biden.
During a radio interview, Giuliani’s son, Andrew, mentioned that the Bedminster fundraiser was expected to raise over $1 million for his father. He also revealed that Trump had committed to hosting a future event at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. However, Andrew acknowledged that the funds raised would not be sufficient to cover all of Giuliani’s legal expenses.
To assist in raising funds, Giuliani has established the Giuliani Defense PAC. Additionally, allies of Giuliani have been soliciting donations for what they call The Rudy Giuliani Freedom Fund. Brian Tevis, Giuliani’s representative in Georgia, shared on CNN that they are aiming to raise as much money as possible given the circumstances.
Giuliani’s legal troubles include a defamation lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers that could result in substantial damages. He has also been directed to pay tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. In an effort to generate cash, Giuliani has sold autographed 9/11 shirts, endorsed sandals by election denier Mike Lindell, and joined the celebrity video service Cameo to record personalized messages for profit.
In his financial struggles, Giuliani has put his Manhattan apartment on the market for $6.5 million and has faced legal disputes involving owed money to his ex-wife. Furthermore, he has been sued by a former employee for nearly $2 million in unpaid wages and alleged coerced sexual activities, which Giuliani denies. His financial difficulties have been repeatedly mentioned in court filings by his legal representation.
By holding the high-priced fundraiser, Trump aims to support Giuliani’s mounting legal expenses. The event at Bedminster is expected to provide substantial financial relief, but more fundraising efforts will be necessary to alleviate Giuliani’s financial burden.
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