Rudy Giuliani, once America’s Mayor and Trump’s loyal defender, now faces a staggering $148 million debt in what many conservatives view as political persecution. His desperate courtroom plea reveals how the justice system can be weaponized against those who challenge election results, regardless of their distinguished public service record.

Former New York Mayor Fighting For Financial Survival

Giuliani made an impassioned plea in federal court this week as he struggles with mounting financial pressures from a defamation lawsuit brought by Georgia election workers. The former prosecutor and NYC mayor stunned the courtroom when he declared his dire financial situation, stating he has “no car, no credit card, no cash” because his accounts have been frozen.

The $148 million judgment stems from claims Giuliani made regarding the 2020 election, which many conservatives believed showed concerning irregularities. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman, appointed during the Obama administration, has denied Giuliani’s requests for extensions despite the former mayor’s arguments that he cannot access his assets to pay his legal obligations.

Legal System Applying Maximum Pressure

Giuliani’s attorney reported that 90% of the required assets have already been turned over to satisfy the court order. Despite this substantial compliance, the judge continues to press Giuliani for complete adherence to the turnover order, including the title to his 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 500, his co-op apartment keys, stock certificates, and his collection of luxury watches.

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The judge criticized Giuliani’s handling of paperwork despite his background as a federal prosecutor, adding another layer of humiliation to the former mayor’s predicament. A trial scheduled for January 16 will determine whether Giuliani must surrender his Florida home and prized World Series rings, further stripping away assets from the man who led New York through its darkest days after 9/11.

Patriot Under Persecution

Giuliani’s request to delay the trial to accommodate his participation in President-elect Trump’s inauguration events was summarily denied by the judge. The former mayor has suggested the judicial process is stacked against him, pointing to what many conservatives view as a disturbing pattern of using courts to target Trump allies who questioned election integrity.

“I regret the persecution I have been put through.” – Rudy Giuliani

Beyond this massive financial judgment, Giuliani has been disbarred in New York and faces criminal charges in Georgia and Arizona related to his advocacy following the contested 2020 election. The severe consequences faced by Giuliani serve as a stark warning to those who challenge establishment narratives about election security, reinforcing concerns about selective prosecution and the weaponization of the legal system against conservative voices.

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‘I can’t pay my bills,’ Rudy Giuliani says in courtroom outburst