A federal judge today reprimanded Rudy Giuliani after the former New York mayor interrupted a hearing to complain that he can’t pay his bills because two Georgia election commission workers to whom he owes $148 million have frozen assets of. Giuliani, President-elect Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, made the statement ahead of a trial in January to determine which of his assets should be handed over to Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wardria Moss.

The two women won damages amounting to 148 million. dollars by a Washington court after they accused Giuliani of damaging their reputations when he falsely claimed they tried to “steal” Trump from his 2020 presidential victory. Manhattan Judge Lewis Liman had already threatened Giuliani with charged with contempt of court if he does not hand over his assets, including a luxury apartment in Manhattan to partially cover his debts.

Giuliani’s lawyer Joseph Camarata told Liman that his client had handed over 90% of the assets. But the judge disputed Giuliani’s “difficulty” in securing documents to turn in his vehicle, a 1980 Mercedes, saying Giuliani’s previous job as a top federal prosecutor in Manhattan is an indication that he is fully competent.

On the occasion of this statement, the 80-year-old Giuliani began to complain that his daily life is being hindered by the plaintiffs. “I don’t have a car, I don’t have a credit card, I don’t have cash. I can’t pay my bills,” he said.

But Liman was undeterred, warning the former mayor that he would not speak to his court again unless he was willing to testify under oath and let his attorney speak. “Your client’s highest priority at this time is to obey the court’s orders. Perfect,” he said addressing Camarata.

The trial, set for Jan. 16, will consider whether Giuliani must turn over assets in Florida and various sports memorabilia.

Liman rejected a request to delay the trial so Giuliani could attend events related to Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. Camarata said his client still regularly advises Trump. “The defendant’s social obligations do not constitute reasonable cause,” Liman commented.

Giuliani has been disbarred from the New York Bar. He has been charged in Georgia and Arizona with trying to sway the 2020 election and has pleaded not guilty.