Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has been hospitalized and is currently in a "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson confirmed on Sunday evening. Ted Goodman, the spokesperson, took to social media to share the update, stating, "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you join us in prayer for America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani."
The cause of Giuliani's hospitalization remains unclear, as does the duration of his stay. The 81-year-old had hosted his online show, "America's Mayor Live," on Friday night from Florida, during which he mentioned that his voice was "a little under the weather."
Giuliani's Legacy and Legal Troubles
Giuliani first rose to national prominence for his leadership following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City, earning him the nickname "America's Mayor." However, his later role as an attorney for Donald Trump in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results led to criminal charges in two U.S. states and a defamation lawsuit from election workers. Giuliani has consistently denied any wrongdoing in these cases. Trump later pardoned Giuliani after he faced criminal charges related to those efforts.
Former President Trump also weighed in on his social media platform, Truth Social, praising Giuliani as "a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR." Trump claimed without evidence that Giuliani had been "right about everything" and that Democrats had sought to "destroy our nation." He expressed sadness over Giuliani's condition.
Previous Health Scare
Giuliani was previously hospitalized last year following a car crash in New Hampshire. The latest hospitalization has sparked an outpouring of support from allies and well-wishers.
