Published 20:18 IST, June 4th 2020

Donald Trump's lawyer loses temper while defending US President's handling of protests

Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, recently defended the United States President’s handling of ‘Black Lives Matter’ demonstrations.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, recently defended US President’s handling of ‘Black Lives Matter’ demonstrations. During an explosive interview on British television, Giuliani was also called ‘mad’ and 'unhinged’ for defending Trump. As per reports, Giuliani, who is also former mayor of New York, clashed with presenter Piers Morgan and called him a ‘failed journalist’. 

Giuliani and Morgan specifically argued over Trump’s recent tweet, which was later flagged by Twitter for glorifying violence. In tweet, Trump wrote, “when looting starts, shooting starts”, following early demonstrations over African American’s death in police custody. While Floyd’s death sparked outr and widespread protests across globe, Morgan reportedly argued that US President should never have tweeted remark. As per reports, Trump’s remark was originally heard during racially charged 1960s civil rights era in US. 

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Giuliani defends Trump

Giuliani defended US President by saying that Morgan ‘misinterpreted him’ and that too ‘on purpose’. He also added, “ question is, did he kw that came from some racist 30 years ago? Well, he didn’t kw that”. Morgan, on or hand, reportedly called Giuliani a ‘liar’ and said that when he used to interview him (Giuliani), he was was an ‘intelligent’, ‘reasonable man’, however, he added that w he is gone completely ‘mad’ and even ‘sounded abusive’. 

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former NY mayor countered by claiming that “everyone in America kws you’re a failed journalist, so stop trying to recreate career”. clash between Giuliani and Morgan occurred on breakfast television show ‘Good Morning Britain’. Meanwhile, Trump has been facing a lot of criticism for t initiating talks with demonstrations, who are demanding reforms in policing and an end on racial profiling. 

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20:18 IST, June 4th 2020