Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who served as Donald Trump’s attorney during the 2020 election, has been ordered by a federal judge to surrender nearly all of his assets. Giuliani was sued for defamation by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss after accusing them of ballot fraud, and a Washington, D.C. court found him liable, ordering him to pay nearly $150 million.
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman issued a ruling mandating Giuliani to hand over his property and assets to a court-controlled receivership, enabling the liquidation and sale of items to satisfy the judgment. This process will affect nearly all Giuliani’s possessions, including collectibles and items of sentimental value. The court’s move is significant as it unfolds while Giuliani’s appeal of the defamation judgment is still pending.
The defamation case stems from accusations made by Giuliani against Freeman and Moss, election workers in Georgia, after the 2020 election. In video footage, the pair appeared to be handling ballots, which led Giuliani and others to allege suspicious conduct. These claims, however, were dismissed as unfounded by numerous election authorities and fact-checkers. Freeman and Moss filed a defamation lawsuit, claiming that Giuliani’s statements led to reputational damage, threats, and intimidation.
A judge awarded Freeman and Moss $146 million in compensation, in addition to interest and fees. When Freeman and Moss pursued the judgment, Giuliani filed for bankruptcy protection, which a bankruptcy judge later dismissed, placing him back on the hook for the financial liabilities. Now, with his appeal pending, the judge’s recent order requires Giuliani to comply by handing over nearly everything of value.
Judge Liman’s ruling specifies that Giuliani’s assets and personal property must be turned over, allowing a receivership to liquidate them for sale. The order is intended to prevent delays and ensure that Freeman and Moss’s judgment is satisfied. The judge noted in his ruling, “The Court finds that all of the items and interests listed…should be subject to turnover and receivership, in order to ensure that the liquidation of the transferred assets is accomplished quickly and consistently by the Plaintiffs’ chosen counsel, maximizing the sale value of the unique and intangible items and therefore increasing the likelihood of satisfaction of the Plaintiffs’ judgment.”
Included in the list of Giuliani’s assets are his Manhattan apartment, claims to $2 million in unpaid legal fees from the 2020 campaign, cash held in bank accounts, a 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL500, and various pieces of memorabilia. Among these items are autographed New York Yankees memorabilia, numerous pieces of jewelry, over two dozen luxury watches—including one from his late grandfather—and personal gifts from family. The judge has also set future hearings to determine whether Giuliani’s Palm Beach, Florida apartment and New York Yankees World Series rings, claimed by his son Andrew, must also be surrendered.
In response to the judge’s order, a spokesperson for Giuliani denounced the ruling as a political move. The spokesperson argued that Giuliani is being targeted unfairly by what he described as “partisan, political activists,” alleging that the court’s demands are intended to “bully and intimidate” him.
“This is not just about money. The court order forces the mayor to relinquish deeply personal belongings, including gifts from his children and close family friends,” Giuliani’s spokesperson commented, adding, “They are attempting to take everything from him.”
Giuliani’s defense team has pushed back against the judgment, claiming that his comments were part of his legal representation and protected speech rather than intentional defamation. His supporters argue that he acted within his rights to question the election process, especially in the context of representing a sitting president. However, the court’s ruling has concluded that his statements went beyond protected speech and amounted to defamation against the plaintiffs.
Freeman and Moss’s attorney has commended the judge’s order, expressing satisfaction that the former mayor will be held accountable. In a statement, their attorney remarked, “We are proud that our clients will finally begin to receive some of the compensation to which they are entitled for Giuliani’s actions. This outcome should send a powerful message that there is a price to pay for those who choose to intentionally spread disinformation.”
The legal team believes that the defamation ruling is an important precedent, establishing consequences for figures who propagate claims that can lead to personal and reputational harm. They assert that Giuliani’s statements incited widespread backlash and intimidation toward Freeman and Moss, and that the recent judgment underscores the risks of spreading unverified information about election officials.
While Giuliani’s legal team hopes that the appeal will eventually reverse the defamation ruling, the receivership will proceed in the meantime. Judge Liman’s order states that the assets listed must be turned over promptly, with future hearings scheduled to address any remaining property disputes, including Giuliani’s Florida apartment and his son’s claim to the World Series rings. This appeal process could potentially alter the outcome of the defamation case, but until a decision is made, the receivership will continue liquidating assets to satisfy the judgment.
This recent ruling highlights the intense scrutiny and legal consequences faced by those involved in the 2020 election aftermath, with Giuliani’s case being one of the most prominent. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen whether the defamation judgment will stand or if his appeal will bring a reprieve.
President Trump is on a mission to give Americans a break on taxes, and his latest proposal might be his boldest yet. After suggesting no tax on tips and no tax on overtime pay, he’s now floating the idea of scrapping federal income taxes altogether. Imagine: no federal income tax for the average American—just like the days when the U.S. government was financed almost entirely by tariffs.
Earlier this week, Trump stopped by a Bronx barbershop with Fox News’s Lawrence Jones to talk inflation, taxes, and America’s economic future. When a barber asked if it might be possible to eliminate federal income taxes once the country’s economy is back on track, Trump’s answer was emphatic: “There is a way!” He pointed out that back in the 1890s, America was financially booming without an income tax, funding itself mainly through tariffs on imports. “We had so much money, they had to set up committees—blue ribbon committees—to figure out how to spend it!” Trump said, reminiscing about an era he sees as a model for today.
The notion of replacing federal income taxes with tariffs isn’t new, but it’s rarely been seriously considered in the modern era. The last time tariffs made up the bulk of federal revenue was before the Civil War. Trump, however, sees a potential to tap into tariff revenue as a way to ease the tax burden on working Americans.
While Trump’s proposal excites many of his supporters, analysts are split on whether it’s financially viable. Tax experts, including those at Tax Notes, point out that tariffs are often considered regressive, meaning they impact lower-income consumers more than wealthier ones because they drive up the cost of imported goods. During Trump’s first term, his tariffs added $80 billion in revenue, but much of that cost was passed onto consumers at the register. If tariffs were raised further to replace income taxes entirely, the burden could shift heavily onto consumers.
Yet Trump’s bold vision continues to resonate with voters frustrated by high taxes and inflation. A plan that puts more money back in Americans’ pockets, coupled with Trump’s track record of cutting regulations, could be a powerful message heading into the election. And for Trump, reviving an old-fashioned, America-first economic model might just be the key to getting voters excited about his agenda. As more Americans wonder if a tax-free paycheck could become a reality, Trump’s big idea is sure to make waves on the campaign trail.
So, could Trump really eliminate federal income taxes? It’s a bold gamble, but one that might just make him more popular than ever with American workers.
I just posted this elsewhere on this site.
Excellent assessment Michael! Yes I have said for years that their replacement migration is working well as they alter the demographics and electoral vote! This is all way out of control now and MUST be stopped or yes Revolution will be the only means of stopping what is just over the horizon! I don’t know if it’s too late already but our “sane elected officials and powers that be” have to do what Sweden found it must do; which is “Mass Deportation” and non-stop until all uninvited illegals are out of here!
These same Leftist assholes always preach about Green Energy and Sustainability, and I ask do they want to try and BS us to death with how this influx of enormous numbers of invaders is sustainable!
Exactly Correct my brother, another good statement about Green Energy, I’ve seen where illegals are tagging buildings, homes and leaving trash in their trails.
Notice at Communist Kamala’s rallies where Communist Democrat voters also leave trash on the grounds, never picking up after themselves and the Communist Democrats call that Green Energy.?
Saving the Planet.?
What sorry assholes they are allowing that and preaching about saving the Planet.
Taylor Swift is another POS with her $750 million dollar jet flying to her concerts and back home and she’s all in for Green Energy and saving the Planet.
Goes back to the saying “Do as I say and not what I do”.
I’m absolutely sick and tired of their bullshit.
God Bless you and yours Brother.
Absolutely correct Brother Michael! And don’t even get me started on people like that Taylor, what a POS and they all carry on the elitist lie to save this planet while they live like kings and queens or actually pigs!
The left, progressives and for the most part all democrats are lying, cheating HYPOCRITES to the core!
And we know what Jesus said about that ilk!
They can have their party now but when Jesus gets through judging them its an eternity of paying for their lustful greed and evil.
Isaiah 5:20 “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter.”
And so look what they are doing to a “Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani” one of the best they ever had and a good man, but, all the while they are welcoming in millions of illegals to overrun our nation and infest it with much more heinous crime and instability, some even convicted criminals from foreign prisons along with mental hospitals, and with some ISIS terrorists to boot! So who out there could be so foolish to vote any of these Democrats back into office, that is hopefully changing now; because if not we can expect the terrorists along with all enemies of America to get a stranglehold on our system and attempt to take control, to fulfill the Islam plan to conquer the world and subdue all Infidels! I think many of our politicians are in on it too. Everyone has a price they say so they figure why not.
Yup.
And a video surfaced where 4 Muslims were at Home Depot purchasing 15 or so propane tanks and loading them in their truck.
1st of all their not going to a large BBQ and when has any American purchased that many propane taks.?
2nd, where did they get the money for the truck and propane.?
3rd, Bombs can be easily made.
This is part of the Communist Democrats to blow up buildings, parades causing death and destruction.
Meanwhile you can’t change a Communist Democrat voters mind while they’ll continue to vote Communist.
The enemies from within and abroad are here to kill every American Citizen and the Communist in Washington DC and their voting base could careless as long as they vote Communist Democrat.
The Criminal Insane False Religion of Islam terrorists now have American Sponsors! Soros is one of the leading terrorists we’ve seen in modern history but many Democrat Commie officials and corporate heads are in on the deception that’s pushing toward totalitarian control and freedom gone!
Illegal charges, trial and sentence. Tell them to GTH!
A judgement of $150M is absurd. If true, that the 2 workers were defamed, they should be vindicated, but it is unlikely that the 2 would never have a lifetime income of $75M each. If the intent is to compensate them for potential lost wages a reasonable estimate of their potential lifetime earnings plus a small percentage would be more than fair. This is politically motivated.
Be strong, Mr. Mayor. This is the trial of Job. Rescue is on the way. I offer
Joshua 1:9.
What ever happened to the much ballyhooed “cruel and unusual punishment” crock of Schumer? How do these people come to such an insane amount of for a judgement? This is the left’s idea of “equity”. Take someone’s fruits of their life’s work and give it to two bailing idiots at a scam hearing……just like the despicable engeron did to Trump in NY.