Giuliani Responds To Accusations He Was Drunk During 9/11 Speech
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani denied he was drunk during a speech on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Several Twitter users questioned whether he was drunk after he delivered a rambling…
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani denied he was drunk during a speech on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Several Twitter users questioned whether he was drunk after he delivered a rambling, nearly incoherent speech.
During a Sunday interview with DailyMail.com, Giuliani told the publication, “Yes I had a Scotch. But I was not drunk. There is a deliberate attempt the left wing to paint me that way.”
Giuliani also said he was not mocking Queen Elizabeth during the speech when he spoke in a fake English accent and said, “You did a wonderful job on Sept. 11. And therefore I’m making you an honorary knight, commander of the royal something or other.”
He added, “That was a serious speech. To say I mocked anybody is outrageous. And that I was drunk is completely, completely wrong.”
Giuliani reiterated he was not drunk, saying, “I am not a drunk. I don’t think I’ve ever publicly drunk in my life. The last time I was – was probably in college. I like to drink Scotch and have cigars. That’s where it probably comes from.”
He continued, “I drink moderate amounts of Scotch. I mostly drink Scotch because I like to have it with cigars. I didn’t have a cigar last night. And this is a caricature that the left is trying to put on me … I can’t remember the last time that I was drunk. And I’m not just going to put up with it anymore. I’ve got to do something about it.”