In fact, before he ousted Mayor David Dinkins, Giuliani spoke at a downtown Manhattan rally that turned into a police riot.
"The Mayor also assailed Rudolph W. Giuliani, the probable Republican mayoral candidate, who spoke out against the Mayor at the union rally," The New York Times reported a day after the Sept. 16, 1992, police riot. "Mr. Dinkins said Mr. Giuliani had egged on the protest irresponsibly for political reasons. 'He's clearly, clearly an opportunist,' Mr. Dinkins said. "He's seizing upon a fragile circumstance in our city for his own political gain."
Officers Rally And Dinkins Is Their Target - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
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Opinion | Strong Words for a Police Riot - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Based on Giuliani's pattern of behavior, a Washington Post article jumped out at me.
The newspaper reported that "Police officers and at least one police chief from departments across the United States are facing termination, suspension or other discipline for their proximity to or alleged involvement" with the Capitol insurrection."
Police departments across the U.S. open probes into whether their own members took part in the Capitol riot (msn.com)
This reality ought to give prosecutors the grounds they need to determine whether Giuliani communicated with any of the police officers under investigation and suspicion.
Words spoken by a top Democrat in the House of Representatives also provide grounds for investigators to do a deep dive into the attack on the Capitol.
Rep. James Clyburn, in interviews, said invaders did not approach his office with his name on the door. But they found a secret office where he works, an office that does not display his name on the door.
Clyburn, a veteran lawmaker from South Carolina, wants to know if intelligence was collected and shared with rioters in advance of the riot that left many injured and five people dead, including a Capitol police officer.
According to The Hill, he said, --How did they know to go there? How come they didn't go where my name was?" Clyburn said. "They went where you won't find my name, but they found where I was supposed to be. So something else was going on untoward here."
Clyburn: 'There were people taking selfies. Something's wrong here' | TheHill
Law enforcement officers, people who work on Capitol Hill, and even Giuliani have the ability to learn about, or may even know the inner workings of the Capitol. Did anyone share their knowledge with people who ultimately mounted the attack?
Yes, Giuliani gave a combative speech on Jan. 6. Justice Department attorneys have the power to review his speech and consider whether the president's personal attorney used words to incite violence.
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