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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani caused a stir at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee with his unexpected and peculiar behavior. Witnesses reported the 80-year-old lawyer acting strangely and even barking at staff members. Once hailed as “America’s Mayor” for his leadership after 9/11, Giuliani has since experienced a dramatic fall from grace, facing legal troubles and financial difficulties.
Despite these issues, he attended the RNC without an official speaking role. Ben Terris of The Washington Post described a surreal moment involving Giuliani, stating, “During breaks, a woman wiped the sweat off Giuliani’s bald head.” Giuliani reportedly exclaimed, “Sponge bath for the dog… Woof woof!” This unusual behavior shocked many onlookers, marking a stark contrast to his former stature in the political arena.
Adding to the spectacle, Giuliani took a tumble while walking through the Fiserv Forum, where the RNC was held. He fell sideways into a row of chairs before hitting the floor, as captured in a video circulating on social media. Head of security Michael Ragusa explained the incident, saying Giuliani “took a misstep and fell over. He was uninjured and unfazed by this incident.
It is shameful that the left-wing media took this opportunity to try and dehumanize America’s greatest Mayor who accomplished, and continues to accomplish so much for this great country.” Giuliani was not the only controversial figure at the convention. Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, also made an appearance. Lindell, a fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election, has faced significant repercussions for his stance.
Terris noted Lindell’s relentless rhetoric: “For the past 3½ years, the mustachioed, motor-mouthed salesman hasn’t stopped talking about how the 2020 election was stolen. It has cost him.” Lindell is currently facing a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems and lost a $5 million bet when he failed to prove his election fraud claims. Despite these setbacks, Lindell remains resolute, telling The Washington Post, “I don’t see it as a gamble at all. If we lose our country, I won’t have a company anyway.”
The presence of Giuliani and Lindell at the RNC underscores a faction of the Republican Party still clinging to Trump’s baseless election claims. Their participation highlights the ongoing internal struggle within the party over these controversial ideas. As The New York Times reported, “This year, Mr. Giuliani — indicted, disbarred and bankrupt — has no speaking slot. He has been roaming around the arena for days nonetheless, recording his show and giving hours and hours of interviews to virtually anyone who could grab him.”
Giuliani’s and Lindell’s continued prominence at such events reveals the enduring impact of Trump’s influence on certain segments of the party, even as they face legal and financial challenges. Their behavior at the RNC serves as a poignant reminder of the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party and the contentious legacy of the 2020 election.
