As he recalls, Limbaugh complained about the “paparazzi” and blamed Giuliani, only for the former New York mayor to point out that the photographers were for the then Wie – she married Jonnie West, director of basketball operations. ball for the Golden State Warriors in 2019.
“On the green is Michelle Wie and she’s getting ready to putt,” Giuliani said on the podcast Thursday. “Now Michelle Wie is gorgeous. She’s six feet tall. And she’s in a weird fucking position. She’s bending over completely. And her panties are showing. And the press was going crazy.”
Giuliani went on to end his story by asking, “Is it okay to tell this joke, I’m not sure?” To which Bannon replied, “We’ve said that before, so I don’t know.”
Wie West called Giuliani’s story “highly inappropriate” and “disturbing”.
“What should be discussed is the elite skill level that women play, not what we wear or look like.
“My putting stance six years ago was designed to improve my putting stats (I ended up winning the US Open that year), NOT as an invitation to look at my skirt!
“Nike makes skirts with SHORTS integrated underneath for this exact reason … so women can feel confident and COMFORTABLE while playing a game we love.”
“She’s won the LPGA Tour five times. Major Champion. Member of the LPGA Board of Directors, elected by her peers. Stanford graduate. Working mother. We’re with @MichelleWieWest.”
Giuliani did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.