In a scathing critique of her father’s longtime ally, Caroline Giuliani likened former President Donald Trump to a contagious disease during an appearance on MSNBC’s “Deadline” on Friday.
Host Nicolle Wallace set the stage for the conversation, highlighting the ways in which Trump has exploited deep-seated divisions within American families. “He’s created an environment where the things that matter most to us – our loved ones, our safety – are threatened by those we care about who support him,” she said. Wallace then turned to Giuliani, asking her to explain why her father, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, has remained steadfast in his support for Trump despite their vastly different values.
Giuliani replied that her father’s allegiance to Trump is a phenomenon she struggles to comprehend. “I think of Trump as a disease, and with every disease, prevention is the best cure,” she said. “I fear that if we don’t take steps to prevent his return to power, we may be facing a terminal illness as a country. It’s a frightening prospect, and one that I believe we can’t afford to ignore.”
Giuliani’s comments were all the more striking given her father’s reputation as a champion of law and order. As a former prosecutor, Rudy Giuliani built his career on a tough-on-crime platform, making his unwavering support for Trump – a man with a long history of controversy and scandal – all the more puzzling to his daughter.
