Rudy Giuliani slapped while campaigning for his son in a New York supermarket

According to police, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani slapped at a supermarket in New York City's staten island.CBS New York reportswhile campaigning for his son Andrew on Staten Island Sunday.

Giuliani told the station that a clerk was angry with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade case. He said he didn't fall to the floor, but the slap was so intense that he almost lost his balance.

"Suddenly I felt this tremendous slap on my back and hit my back. I didn't know what it was," Giuliani said.

A 78-year-old Republican ranted, followed by verbal assault.

"There was a swearing and a bit of intimidation, which seemed to be related to abortion due to the fact that he thought the woman would die," Giuliani said. "He appeared to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, but he didn't stop, so many guards came and detained him. I said I would call the police."

Police say 39-year-old Daniel Gil of Staten Island has been detained and charged with a second assault.

Giuliani refused on-site treatment.

Immediately after the incident, Andrew Giuliani, a candidate for Republican governor, tweeted, "Let's make New York safe again!"

He also issued the following statement:

"In New York today, innocent people are constantly being attacked. This particular incident happened in the immediate vicinity of my house. My father, the mayor of the United States. The attack on politics was political. Not threatened by a left-wing attack. Governor I support law and order to reassure New Yorkers again. This message leads to the Primary Association on Tuesday. Until then, I have struck a chord with voters through my campaign. "

A shopper who spoke to CBS New York said he was surprised to hear about the assault.

"Violence is always unjust, regardless. People have the right to express their opinions, but not the physical abuse of anyone," said resident Francesco Siortino. rice field.

"No one should be rude to him, whether or not he agrees with his view. I think it was terrible for the neighborhood," said his co-resident Christopher Belole. I did.

ShopRite's parent company, Wakefern, has issued the following statement:

Today, the shop light on Veterans Road on Staten Island. Store guards monitored the incident, responded promptly, and called the police. You are not allowed to attack anyone.