In Rudy's heart & on payroll
Being Mrs. Rudy Giuliani can't be easy, but at least it pays well - about $10,000 a month.
A day after the former mayor disclosed in federal filings that he considers his third wife, Judith, a salaried employee, sources said he has paid her about $125,000 a year for speechwriting help - since before they were married.
The tidy sums, which the couple have always reported as income on their joint tax returns, was for speech-writing help and the many days Judith spent traveling with her husband to paid engagements around the globe.
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"It just looks odd," said Republican strategist Nelson Warfield, a regular Giuliani critic. "Most spouses view supporting their significant others as part of the package, not part of the compensation package."
"Some people will joke and ask, 'Is it a straight salary or is there a performance bonus?'" added Warfield.
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