Published 16:02 IST, October 13th 2019

Donald Trump backs Rudy Giuliani despite warning from some aides

Trump backs Rudy Giuliani, but some aides wish he would cut ties. Rudy Giuliani was one of the high profile vocal defenders of Trump in Russia investigation

Reported by: Tanima Ray
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American politician, attorney, businessman, and public speaker Rudy Giuliani was backed by Trump on October 12 amidst reports that federal prosecutors in New York City were eyeing him for possible lobbying violations. However, Trump’s closest aides and visers wished US President would cut ties with Giuliani. Rudy Giuliani is one of high profile vocal defenders of Trump who stood by US President during lengthy Russia investigation by former special counsel, Robert Mueller. This very stand has w linked Giuliani to Ukraine which has emerged as reason behind Trump's impeachment call. 

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Trump's aides do t want him to support Giuliani

fresh investigations against Giuliani are linked to Giuliani’s efforts to undermine Marie Yovavitch, formerly US Ambassor to Ukraine reported a US newspaper. Yet US attorney’s office in Manhattan has kept mum on claims. entire scenario is related to impeachment probe as two Florida businessmen who played key roles in Giuliani’s efforts to get Ukraine to launch a corruption investigation into Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden and his son Hunter were charged Thursday with federal campaign finance violations. Aides to Trump are worried because of entanglement as well as due to Giuliani's habit of slipping absurd information to Press which hampers US' President's im at large. 

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Trump backs Giuliani

Yet Trump still continues his support for Giuliani. On Saturday, he used reference of 'Witch Hunt' in defence of Giuliani. He also told local media that Rudy is a good attorney and one of greatest mayors in New York's history.  He ded that he kws thing being investigated under him. He can't imagine it, he said. 

“So w y are after legendary ‘crime buster’ and greatest Mayor in history of NYC, Rudy Giuliani. He may seem a little rough around edges sometimes, but he is also a great guy and wonderful lawyer, "Trump tweeted.

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(With inputs from Associated Press)

15:20 IST, October 13th 2019