Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrew Giuliani

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 19, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andrew Giuliani made an impact.

Andrew Giuliani is an American political figure, media personality, and former competitive golfer, known as the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He gained early media attention as a child during his father’s administration. Throughout his career, Andrew has worked as a sports broadcaster and served as a Special Assistant to the President and Associate Director of the Office of Public Liaison during the Donald Trump administration. He has actively participated in Republican politics, most notably launching an unsuccessful campaign for the Governor of New York in 2022. His public profile is characterized by his alignment with conservative politics, frequent television appearances as a political commentator, and his efforts to carry forward his family’s legacy within the Republican Party.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 2001: Pro-am appearance at the Buick Classic

In June 2001, at the age of 15, Andrew Giuliani participated in the pro-am tournament at the Buick Classic held at the Westchester Country Club. He played as the partner of world number one golfer Tiger Woods, filling in for his father, Rudy Giuliani, who was unable to play due to a foot injury but still attended to watch.

May 2009: Graduation from Duke University

In May 2009, Andrew Giuliani graduated from Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on marketing, management, and sociology.

2009: Professional Golf Debut and Metropolitan Open Victory

In 2009, Andrew Giuliani began his professional golf career and secured his only professional victory by winning the Metropolitan Open in August, which earned him a prize of $27,500.

2016: Transition to Amateur Status

After years of playing on minor league tours and appearing on a reality show, Giuliani initiated the process in 2016 to formally regain his amateur status in golf.

2017: Hired to Trump Administration

In 2017, Andrew Giuliani began working for the Trump administration, serving as an Associate Director within the Office of Public Liaison.

June 2018: Rescission of West Wing access

Around the beginning of June 2018, White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly revoked Andrew Giuliani's unescorted access to the West Wing of the White House.

2018: Salary Increase

By mid-2018, Andrew Giuliani's annual salary within the Trump administration rose from $77,000 to $90,700.

January 2019: Restoration of West Wing access

Following the departure of John F. Kelly in January 2019, Mick Mulvaney reinstated Andrew Giuliani's unescorted access to the West Wing.

2019: Promotion to Special Assistant

In 2019, Andrew Giuliani received a promotion to the position of Special Assistant to the President, while his annual salary further increased to $95,000. In this capacity, he managed sports team visits to the White House and served as a liaison to various business and nonprofit groups, while also participating in meetings regarding the opioid crisis.

May 2021: Departure from Newsmax TV

In May 2021, Andrew Giuliani concluded his tenure as a contributor for Newsmax TV, where he had been providing commentary on political and news-related matters since March 2021, in order to pursue a gubernatorial run.

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May 2021: Gubernatorial Campaign Announcement

In May 2021, Andrew Giuliani officially declared his candidacy for the Governor of New York for the 2022 election cycle.

May 18, 2021: Formal announcement of candidacy for Governor of New York

On May 18, 2021, Andrew Giuliani officially launched his campaign for Governor of New York, entering the 2022 gubernatorial election race.

2022: Republican Gubernatorial Primary Election

In 2022, Andrew Giuliani participated in the Republican primary for the New York gubernatorial race, which he ultimately lost to Lee Zeldin.

May 2025: Appointed Executive Director of White House Task Force

In May 2025, Andrew Giuliani was appointed to serve as the executive director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, operating under the Department of Homeland Security.

2026: White House Task Force Role

As of 2026, Andrew Giuliani serves as the executive director for the White House Task Force overseeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026: Positive Reception as Task Force Director

By the year 2026, after serving a year in his role, Giuliani received generally favorable feedback from the various U.S. cities involved in hosting the FIFA World Cup.