The Rise and Fall of Rudy Giuliani

The mayor that America loved.

Debbie Walker
ILLUMINATION-Curated

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Photo by Thomas Svensson from Pexels

In the days after September 11, 2001, the Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, became a household name. Dubbed the Mayor of America for his heroism during 9/11, Giuliani rose from a dwindling second term to the pinnacle of his career.

Before the horrific terrorist attack on American soil, I had never heard of Mr. Giuliani. Afterward, this man was all over the news media, magazines, and T.V.

However, eventually, he faded from the limelight. Giuliani returned to private practice until his bid for the Republican 2008 Presidential nomination. He conceded though and endorsed John McCain.

Over the course of the past four years, the world has witnessed Rudi, aka, Trump’s lawyer, in the limelight again. It seems he has become erratic in his speech and behavior. Giuliani grabs the spotlight whenever he can, and spews misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Curious at his decline, I became intrigued and set about to discover the rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani.

Early Years

Rudy Giuliani grew up in a middle-class family in Brooklyn, New York. Being a Catholic, at one point, he considered the priesthood but decided on law school. His family’s emphasis on strength and character deeply…

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Debbie Walker
ILLUMINATION-Curated

Debbie Walker is the creator of Middle-Pause, STOMP!, & published a 3-book anthology. Top Writer Food & Diversity. Follow her at https://linktr.ee/Debbie_Walker