Sam Roberts, an obituary writer for The New York Times, recently revealed some of the key elements that will feature in his upcoming obituary of Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and attorney to former President Donald Trump. During a podcast interview, Roberts described Giuliani's public missteps as notably embarrassing and indicated that these incidents offer insight into the former mayor's personal character.

Among the episodes Roberts plans to highlight is a widely publicized moment from 2020 when Giuliani was filmed lying on a bed and reaching down his pants to remove a television microphone pack during the filming of the sequel to the satirical movie "Borat." This incident attracted substantial media attention and became emblematic of Giuliani's often controversial public behavior.

Roberts also confirmed he would address Giuliani’s failed attempt to block New York City Mayor Eric Adams from participating in a 9/11 memorial service. The episode underscored continuing tensions and contentious political dynamics linked to Giuliani’s legacy related to the events of September 11, 2001.

Additionally, Roberts highlighted the 2020 press conference Giuliani held at Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia instead of the more prestigious Four Seasons Hotel. This event, centered on unfounded claims of election fraud after the 2020 presidential election, received widespread ridicule and became a lasting symbol of Giuliani’s controversial post-election activities.

While Roberts acknowledged that his obituary does not aim to ridicule Giuliani personally, he suggested that these episodes collectively reflect aspects of Giuliani’s demeanor and public persona over recent years. The obituary is expected to provide a candid reflection on a figure whose prominent status has been marked by both political achievements and a string of widely reported controversies.