In a scathing analysis, CNN's senior legal analyst Elie Honig has criticized the legal tactics employed by former personal attorney to Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, in his ongoing defamation trial. Honig dubbed it as "the single worst legal strategy ever devised by a human mind," during an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins.

Giuliani had admitted to making false statements about two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, in the aftermath of Trump's 2020 loss. The trial now centers around determining the damages to be awarded to Freeman and Moss.

However, Honig pointed out that instead of presenting a solid defense, Giuliani and his attorney seemed to have veered into committing "more defamation" by repeatedly reiterating baseless claims about Freeman and Moss outside the courtroom.

Adding another twist to the trial, Giuliani ultimately backed down from testifying on Thursday, despite his previous claims that he would take the stand. The case is now expected to reach its conclusion on Friday.

The ongoing trial has highlighted the controversial role Giuliani played in the aftermath of the 2020 election. As Trump's personal attorney at the time, Giuliani was at the forefront of the former president's claims of election irregularities and fraud.

Giuliani's admission of making false statements about Freeman and Moss further damaged his credibility and raises questions about his legal strategy. Honig's scathing comments underscore the extent of the criticism Giuliani has faced throughout this trial. Legal experts have expressed concern over the ramifications of such a strategy on his reputation as a lawyer.

It remains to be seen how the jury will deliberate on the damages to be awarded to Freeman and Moss. The trial has put Giuliani's legal capabilities under scrutiny, with Honig's scathing assessment only reinforcing these concerns.

As the proceedings come to a close, the outcome of this trial will undoubtedly have consequences for Giuliani's standing in the legal community and his future involvement in high-profile cases.