NEW YORK – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical condition, according to a statement released Sunday by his spokesman.
Spokesman Ted Goodman did not disclose what led to the 81-year-old’s hospitalization or how long he has been receiving treatment.
“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,” Goodman said.
Giuliani last appeared publicly on Friday night while hosting his online program, America’s Mayor Live, from Palm Beach, Florida. During the broadcast, he appeared to struggle with his voice, coughing and sounding more raspy than usual.
“My voice is a little under the weather, so I won’t be able to speak as loudly as I usually do, but I’ll get closer to the microphone,” Giuliani said at the time.
Giuliani earned the nickname “America’s Mayor” for his leadership in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, which helped unify the nation during a period of crisis. In more recent years, he became a polarizing figure after serving as an adviser and personal lawyer to former President Donald Trump. Trump later pardoned Giuliani following criminal charges tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Current New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement addressing Giuliani’s condition, saying, “We may not always agree politically—but this moment rises above politics.”
Adams added that he wished Giuliani “strength, good health, and a full recovery to a man who devoted his life to public service.”
Giuliani was first elected mayor of New York City in 1993 after gaining national recognition as a federal prosecutor known for targeting organized crime and corruption on Wall Street. In 2000, he launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate but withdrew from the race against Hillary Clinton after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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