Rudy Giuliani Accuses Federal Government of Trying to Starve Him Amid Legal Battle Over Defamation Claims

New York, NY –Rudy Giuliani, the disgraced former mayor of New York City, made a dramatic accusation on Saturday, claiming that the federal government is attempting to starve him into submission by blocking his ability to make a living.

Rudy Giuliani alleged that the federal government “seized my measly checking account so I can’t buy food.” AP

The claims come as Giuliani continues his legal fight to avoid paying $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers he defamed.

In a plea for financial support, Giuliani resurrected a months-old fundraiser on the Christian donation platform GiveSendGo. The fundraiser, which former Oklahoma Senate candidate Jackson Lahmeyer initially launched over the summer, aims to support Giuliani’s legal expenses.

Giuliani arrived at the Florida polls Tuesday in the vintage Mercedes he was ordered to turn over to the Georgia poll workers he defamed and pay $148 million in damages. AP

As of Saturday, the campaign had raised more than $96,000 of its $100,000 goal, with 250 “prayers” offered for his cause.

In his plea posted on X (formerly Twitter), Giuliani alleged that the Wilkie Farr Law firm and Judge Lewis Liman attempted to prevent him from earning a living by seizing his assets. “They seized my measly checking account, so I can’t buy food,” Giuliani lamented, further appealing for help to fight the legal orders requiring him to hand over significant financial resources.

The fundraiser is intended to support the Rudy Giuliani Freedom Fund, which is helping the former Trump attorney contest a ruling that demands he pay Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, $148 million in damages.

Giuliani falsely accused the two election workers of attempting to rig the 2020 presidential election in favour of Joe Biden. This claim has led to months of legal battles and public backlash.

The appeal for public donations comes shortly after Giuliani made headlines for rolling up to a Florida polling site in a vintage Mercedes car despite being ordered to surrender it as part of the damages settlement. His failure to comply with court orders has become a central point of contention in his ongoing legal disputes.

In a recent court appearance, Giuliani appeared before Manhattan Federal Judge Lewis Liman, attempting to remove his name from a document that lists individuals aware of his assets’ locations.

Judge Liman sharply criticised the request, calling it “farcical,” and warned Giuliani that he may be forced to testify under oath if he continues to be mysterious about the whereabouts of his property.

Giuliani has yet to turn over several high-value assets, including a three-bedroom apartment on the Upper East Side, New York Yankees memorabilia, and other luxury items. Additionally, he still needs to provide details regarding the whereabouts of a 1980 Mercedes SL500 once owned by Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall.

Giuliani’s defamation of Freeman and Moss resulted in the two women receiving threats from his supporters, leading to a traumatic experience for the election workers. Freeman testified in December 2023 that Giuliani’s baseless claims led to “terrifying” mobs gathering outside her home.

Despite the mounting legal challenges, Giuliani has vowed to appeal the damages verdict and continue his fight against the court’s orders.