 The Chivaram, NPR News, the White House. Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred in New York in connection with his efforts to support former President Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election. The decision effectively immediately is a major blow to the one-time mayor of New York City. More from NPR's Ryan Lucas. In its ruling, the New York State Supreme Court says that the seriousness of Giuliani's misconduct cannot be overstated.