White House staffers apparently mock Giuliani's 'bizarre' interviews, but he insists 'there is a strategy'

Rudy Giuliani.
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A series of interview gaffes has left those in the White House frustrated with President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani. But he insists he knows what he's doing.

White House communications staffers "privately mock" Giuliani for his interviews that always force them into damage control mode, while members of Trump's legal team complain that his "bizarre" comments are doing more harm than good, The Washington Post reports, adding that Trump has asked Giuliani to step back from TV appearances.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.