Trump holds lavish fundraiser for Giuliani as former mayor faces mounting legal troubles over election fraud claims
- Rudy Giuliani is facing legal fees, fines, and damages over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election for Trump.
- Trump hosted a $100,000-per-plate Bedminster fundraiser expected to raise over $1 million for Giuliani's legal bills.
- Giuliani's son said the funds raised won't fully cover expenses; Trump pledged a second fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago.
- Giuliani created a PAC, solicited donations, and pursued various money-making efforts to pay legal costs.
- An indictment in Georgia and defamation lawsuits represent some of Giuliani's legal troubles related to election fraud claims.