Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was suspended from his WABC radio show for ranting about the “stolen” 2020 election, leading to financial troubles for the ex-lawyer. He was pulled off the air by radio station owner John Catsimatidis, who cited a company-wide policy against questioning the election results. Giuliani had allegedly been warned not to engage in conversations about the election but ignored the directive, leading to his suspension.
In a further blow to Giuliani, he was fired from his WABC radio show after defiantly messaging Catsimatidis that he would not comply with the policy against discussing the 2020 election. Catsimatidis made the decision to take Giuliani off the network effective immediately, leaving Giuliani unsure if he had been fired. Giuliani claimed he was unaware of the policy and believed it was too broad to promise not to discuss the election.
Giuliani expressed disappointment at being removed from his radio show, as he was earning $15,000 a month from WABC Radio. He mentioned that his shows on X and Newsmax still generated income for him. Giuliani’s on-air rant about the election was edited out, and Catsimatidis noted that his talk about the “stolen election” had intensified in recent days. Giuliani, once hailed as “America’s Mayor,” now faces significant legal bills to defend himself against criminal and civil cases related to the 2020 election.
Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in New York in December after a costly civil court ruling against him. He estimated he owed up to $500 million, including a $148 million judgment in a case involving defamation of Georgia election workers. Despite promising to limit his spending in bankruptcy court, Giuliani reportedly exceeded his budget in January by spending on various personal and business expenses. Additionally, Giuliani’s law license was suspended in New York City in 2021 due to his disregard for facts.
The suspension from his radio show added to Giuliani’s financial woes, as he continues to face mounting legal fees from ongoing legal battles related to the 2020 election. Giuliani’s rhetoric about the election has caused him significant trouble, including defamation lawsuits from voting machine firms and a former associate. His bankruptcy filing and legal troubles have put him in a precarious financial situation, despite his attempts to remain active in media and earn income from other sources such as X and Newsmax. Giuliani’s fall from grace exemplifies the challenges faced by public figures when they become embroiled in legal controversies and their reputations suffer as a result.
