Rudy Giuliani (former New York City mayor), is the personal attorney of President Donald Trump. He speaks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 7, 2020. Reuters However, the court ordered that an "interim suspension" is a serious remedy and is only available in cases where it is necessary to protect the public against an attorney's violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Giuliani's claim that his conduct in representing Trump during the 2020 election investigation violated his First Amendment rights to free speech was rejected by the court. The order stated that "we conclude that there is uncontroverted proof that respondent communicated demonstrably falsy and misleading statements to courts and lawmakers in his capacity as lawyer of former President Donald J. Trump, and the Trump campaign in relation to Trump's failed attempt at reelection in2020." Giuliani's false statements, the court stated, were used to incorrectly support respondent's claim that his client won the 2020 United States Presidential Election due to widespread voter fraud. "We conclude that the conduct of respondent immediately threatens public interest and warrants an interim suspension from law practice, pending further proceedings before Attorney Grievance Committee." The order cited Giuliani's repeated false claims that Trump's campaign was pursuing fraud claims in a lawsuit relating to voting. The order stated that the campaign was claiming equal protection, and not fraud.
