Gia Giudice Defends Mom Teresa After ‘Unprofessional’ Interview Ends Abruptly Over Tax Fraud Question

Gia Giudice is standing firmly by her mom Teresa Giudice following a recent interview that ended abruptly when Teresa was questioned about her past tax fraud charges.

Gia Giudice Defends Mom Teresa After ‘Unprofessional’ Interview Ends Abruptly Over Tax Fraud Question 3

The 24-year-old “Next Gen NYC” star didn’t hold back in defending her mother, calling Chicago’s WGN9 host Larry Potash “insulting” and “unprofessional” during a recent episode of the “Viall Files” podcast.

The controversy arose when Potash asked Teresa, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years? Is that what the fraud charges were?” To this, Teresa responded sharply, “OK. Let’s just hang up. That’s it,” and ended the interview immediately.

Gia acknowledged her mom’s reaction, joking that Teresa “felt frazzled” and “is not tech savvy in any way.” She went on to praise her mom, saying, “I thought she handled it perfectly. She’s just over it.”

Gia expressed frustration over the ongoing assumptions about her family’s finances, stating, “People have this whole narrative that we just don’t pay our taxes. It’s honestly comical for me.” She continued, “But I feel so bad for my mom because she’s been busting her ass and paying everything since she got out.”

Gia Giudice Defends Mom Teresa After ‘Unprofessional’ Interview Ends Abruptly Over Tax Fraud Question 4

While Gia recognized that “people want [Teresa] to set the record straight,” she stressed that it’s “frankly … nobody’s business.”

She added, “People think they know what happened, still to this day, and they don’t.”

For context, Teresa Giudice and her ex-husband Joe Giudice pleaded guilty to fraud charges in 2014. Teresa served 11 months in prison for mail, wire, and bankruptcy fraud. Joe served two years before being deported to Italy in 2019, after which the couple ended their 20-year marriage.

Gia’s defense highlights her support for Teresa as she continues to face public scrutiny over her past.

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25 comments

AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 9, 2025 - 3:12 pm
Again, the problem wasn't so much the (albeit rude) question itself, as it was the timing of the question. What kind of unprofessional A hole would make that the lead question? Also, general content and the reason for an interview is (promoting something etc;) is preplanned and determined beforehand. That's the way the entertainment industry/interview process works. This bozo was looking for a viral moment (clicks) and he got it. However, IMO it backfired.
michers July 9, 2025 - 4:12 pm
He was going for his table flip moment lol!!! I could see his question being acceptable if this were a diff arena for a diff reason however , it was supposed to be promoting something so he was wrong for that and the fact that he laughed right away shows me he was intentionally poking the bear for a certain reaction .
book7175 July 9, 2025 - 2:33 pm
What's comical about people's perception that your family evades taxes? Strange sense of humor.
book7175 July 9, 2025 - 2:33 pm
What's comical about people's perception that your family evades taxes? Strange sense of humor.
Zap It July 9, 2025 - 10:12 am
Good for Gia. I'm glad she stands up for her mother. Teresa paid her debt to society just as Joe did. Teresa continues to pay any money owed to the IRS for back taxes in the amount of 300K. The only ones going on and on about this are haters with TDS. ? Oh, and people who apparently LOVE the IRS and have this burning need to defend the tax man. ? Move on, already. ?
michers July 9, 2025 - 1:30 pm
I just wonder who waits for anything she does or that involves her family, to hurry up and make it news? And if they have that kind of time in their adult lives , why not put everyone else’s shit out there ? Because they all have shit honey !
Zap It July 9, 2025 - 2:49 pm
It's strange how most of the haters just LOVE Margaret Trout Mouth who slept with a plumber in the family home and then left her husband and children to go be with said plumber. She's a helluva lot worse than the lady who got behind on her taxes but didn't cheat on her husband and betray here children in their own home. Just saying...strange value system those haters have. ?
michers July 9, 2025 - 2:56 pm
Marge mouth also has had quite a few legal issues as well ; tax issue , copyright issues , family issues but yet was applauded for all of her toxic moves and inserting herself into Teresa’s personal relationships . There is more but I’m not regurgitating it all . It’s all been put out just overlooked in the name of taking down teresa lmao
Zap It July 9, 2025 - 3:40 pm
yep
NikkiJax July 9, 2025 - 12:05 pm
Pay your taxes and live within your means and you won't be asked these questions. What do you expect being a public figure??
michers July 9, 2025 - 1:31 pm
The being a public figure clause should be applied to all then , not just Teresa but for some reason, it’s only always her .
NikkiJax July 9, 2025 - 2:02 pm
She's so polarizing with her lifestyle so it comes with the territory.
michers July 9, 2025 - 2:59 pm
Yes , I agree she is polarizing which makes her the standout OG ( as a viewer for me ) however , the ones who always get praised for helping to try and knock her - with receipts mind you - are left untouched by quite a few posters here and eisewhere. It just makes me chuckle but also “wtf?”! Thanks :) ( civilized response )!!
NikkiJax July 9, 2025 - 3:22 pm
I believe it's like that because a lot of viewers feel like she didn't learn her lesson and she blames everyone else for her past financial issues. She didn't take accountability although she did her time. I did feel bad for her at the time, but I don't now because I also feel like she didn't learn her lesson. Hopefully I'm wrong. There's no reason to fight about these people, we should be able to communicate in a civilized way. ;)
michers July 9, 2025 - 4:10 pm
I hear you , understandable POV, Agee in re to no need to fight lol . These “ stars” give a rats ass what we argue over lol!
michers July 9, 2025 - 4:10 pm
I hear you , understandable POV, Agee in re to no need to fight lol . These “ stars” give a rats ass what we argue over lol!
michers July 9, 2025 - 2:59 pm
Yes , I agree she is polarizing which makes her the standout OG ( as a viewer for me ) however , the ones who always get praised for helping to try and knock her - with receipts mind you - are left untouched by quite a few posters here and eisewhere. It just makes me chuckle but also “wtf?”! Thanks :) ( civilized response )!!
NikkiJax July 9, 2025 - 2:02 pm
She's so polarizing with her lifestyle so it comes with the territory.
NikkiJax July 9, 2025 - 12:05 pm
Pay your taxes and live within your means and you won't be asked these questions. What do you expect being a public figure??
Evil Queen July 9, 2025 - 9:09 am
Why would anyone be interested in a 10-11 year fraud case? Tre & Juicy have already paid their dues and it’s time to move forward.
Evil Queen July 9, 2025 - 9:09 am
Why would anyone be interested in a 10-11 year fraud case? Tre & Juicy have already paid their dues and it’s time to move forward.
michers July 9, 2025 - 1:28 pm
Amazing isn’t it lol??
michers July 9, 2025 - 1:28 pm
Amazing isn’t it lol??
DS484 July 9, 2025 - 7:51 pm
Doesn't have anything to do with Juicy, this one is about Tre & Louie unpaid taxes issues.
DS484 July 9, 2025 - 7:51 pm
Doesn't have anything to do with Juicy, this one is about Tre & Louie unpaid tax issues.
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