There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Rudy Giuliani was seen as a future face of the Republican Party. Now, he’s a punchline.
Giuliani’s journey from “America’s Mayor” to eye-rolling embarrassment hit another low this week, when it was revealed that not only had he appeared on the latest season of the reality show “The Masked Singer,” but also that when his identity was revealed, two of the show’s hosts walked off in protest. As CNN’s Chloe Melas reports: “Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong walked off stage following the revelation of Giuliani as a contestant on the popular Fox reality show in which contenders perform in full costume until they are eliminated.” The episode is expected to air next month, Melas notes. It’s cringe-inducing all around. And, unfortunately for Giuliani fans — and I assume there are still some out there — it’s the latest in a series of increasingly desperate attempts by the former New York City mayor to stay relevant. Giuliani’s descent began slowly — and then all at once. It was tied directly to his association with Donald Trump, whom he had known for decades as they orbited each other in New York City circles.
