Prosecutors Probe Giuliani's Drinking While Advising Trump, Which Could Undermine Legal Defense
- Prosecutors have questioned witnesses about Rudy Giuliani's alcohol consumption while advising Trump, including on election night.
- Investigators are interested in whether Trump knew Giuliani was intoxicated when following his advice to challenge 2020 election results.
- Giuliani's drinking habits could weaken Trump's possible "advice of counsel" defense in the federal interference case.
- Multiple sources describe Giuliani as drunk on election night; he was known to drink heavily before media appearances.
- Giuliani denies having a drinking problem but his reputation has suffered due to outlandish claims made while defending Trump.