The New York State Bar Association has been urged to investigate and disqualify President Donald Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, for an inflammatory speech in which he called for a "trial by combat" prior to Wednesday's deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Democratic Representatives Ted Lieu and Mondaire Jones drafted a letter to the association Friday, urging them to "open an immediate investigation" into Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City.
We will hold responsible everyone involved with the attempted coup, including the attorney to @POTUS, Rudy Giuliani.
Letter from Rep @MondaireJones and me to New York State Bar requesting they investigate @RudyGiulianli to disbar him.
"We believe the actions of Mr. Giuliani disqualify him from being a member in good standing with the New York State Bar.".
Lieu and Jones argued that through his language, Giuliani emboldened the "agitated, armed crowd," to engage in violence.
Newsweek reached out to the New York State Bar Association and Giuliani for additional comment, but did not hear back in time for publication. »