SURE JAN: Rudy Giuliani Issues “Clarifying” Statement

Giuliani is spin spin spinning to save his neck:

First: There is no campaign violation. The payment was made to resolve a personal and false allegation in order to protect the President’s family. It would have been done in any event, whether he was a candidate or not.

Second: My references to timing were not describing my understanding of the President’s knowledge, but instead, my understanding of these matters.

Third: It is undisputed that the President’s dismissal of former Director Comey – an inferior executive officer – was clearly within his Article II power. Recent revelations about former Director Comey further confirm the wisdom of the President’s decision, which was plainly in the best interests of our nation.

I wonder if 1/2 a Scaramucci is a Giuliani. We shall see !

— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) May 4, 2018

Rudy Giuliani issues statement regarding when Trump knew about the Stormy Daniels payment: "My references to timing were not describing my understanding of the President’s knowledge, but instead, my understanding of these matters."

What?

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) May 4, 2018

This Rudy Giuliani guest star arc is amazing! Can’t wait to see if he gets indicted too!!!!

— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) May 4, 2018

BREAKING NEWS: Rudy Giuliani issues statement clarifying recent comments. pic.twitter.com/jJIKzJy3e6

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 4, 2018

.@KellyO : Giuliani is attempting to walk back previous comments on the timing of Michael Cohen's payment to Stormy Daniels and the potential impact on the election.

"He's trying to clean that up saying this was just about protecting the family." pic.twitter.com/wtqZmMDGou

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 4, 2018

I think Rudy Giuliani's statement needs a statement

— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) May 4, 2018