Rudolph W. Giuliani was an ardent supporter of President Trump during the 2016 campaign, and the former New York mayor was considered for the post of attorney general. Giuliani, 73, brings a familiarity with several of the legal fronts that Trump is navigating. Numerous other challenges face the attorneys who will work alongside Sekulow and counsel Ty Cobb — who have functioned as Trump’s legal nucleus for weeks following the resignation of John Dowd, a legal veteran and the team’s former leader. Giuliani and Trump spoke Thursday about the legal plan moving forward, along with Sekulow, whom he has known for years and called a friend. Trump had considered Giuliani for attorney general and has said in recent weeks he needs a New York-based attorney.

Source: Washington Post April 19, 2018 21:10 UTC