Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani was suspended from WABC Radio and his daily show was canceled due to his repeated discussions of discredited 2020 election claims, despite warnings from the station owner. Giuliani argued that the ban on discussing election claims was a violation of free speech. Giuliani disputed the claim that he was informed of the ban ahead of time, stating that he had talked about election claims on his show for years without issue. WABC Radio owner John Catsimatidis confirmed his decision to suspend Giuliani, citing the former mayor’s refusal to comply with the ban on election discussions.
As Trump’s personal attorney, Giuliani played a key role in former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Giuliani was indicted by an Arizona grand jury last month for his role in attempting to overturn Trump’s loss in 2020. Despite facing legal challenges, including bankruptcy and a $148 million verdict against him, Giuliani continued to repeat his claims of a stolen election. The bankruptcy prompted a diverse list of creditors to come forward, including election technology companies, a woman accusing him of coercion, the IRS, and Hunter Biden.
Giuliani’s bankruptcy case is ongoing, with a New York judge allowing him to remain in his Florida condo for now. The judge indicated that more severe measures could be taken if Giuliani did not comply with information requests about his spending habits. Despite facing legal challenges and financial difficulties, Giuliani remained defiant in his claims of a stolen election, stating that he would continue to press his claims even if it meant losing all his money or being jailed. The next hearing in his bankruptcy case was scheduled for the following week.
Giuliani’s spokesperson and advisor, Ted Goodman, stated that Giuliani was unaware of the ban on election discussions before receiving a letter from Catsimatidis. The letter specified topics that Giuliani was prohibited from discussing, including the legitimacy of the election results and allegations of fraud. Giuliani pushed back against the ban, arguing that it was suspicious given the timing, just months before the 2024 election, and attributing it to pressure from Dominion Voting Systems and the Biden administration’s lawyers. Giuliani’s continued defiance in discussing election claims led to his suspension from WABC Radio and the cancellation of his show.
Giuliani’s suspension from WABC Radio and the cancellation of his show marked the latest development in his ongoing legal battles and financial troubles. Despite facing numerous legal challenges and financial difficulties, Giuliani remained steadfast in his belief that the 2020 election was stolen. The former mayor’s refusal to comply with the ban on discussing election claims ultimately led to his suspension from the radio station. Giuliani’s continued defiance in discussing the discredited election claims showcased his commitment to his beliefs, despite facing backlash and legal consequences.
