Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is in critical but stable condition after being hospitalized on Sunday, according to his spokesperson. The 81-year-old former Donald Trump adviser was admitted to a hospital, but the exact cause of his hospitalization has not been disclosed.
Spokesperson's Statement
Ted Goodman, Giuliani's spokesperson, released a statement saying, "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." Goodman also asked for prayers for "America's mayor." The statement did not provide details on Giuliani's diagnosis or the specific reason for his hospitalization.
Health Concerns During Live Show
Just two days before being hospitalized, Giuliani appeared on his nightly online show, "America's Mayor Live," where he was seen coughing and sounding raspy. He acknowledged his condition, saying, "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." The segment was broadcast on Friday, and observers noted his apparent discomfort.
Trump's Reaction
On Sunday night, former U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his support for Giuliani, calling him a "True Warrior" and the "Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR." Trump also criticized what he described as unfair treatment by political opponents, stating, "What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING!"
Recent Medical History
Giuliani's most recent hospitalization prior to this event occurred in September 2025, when he suffered a fractured vertebra and other injuries from a car crash in New Hampshire. He has faced various health challenges in recent years, including a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2000 that led him to abandon a U.S. Senate run.
Political Career and Controversies
Giuliani, a Brooklyn native, first gained prominence as a federal prosecutor in the 1980s, where he successfully targeted mobsters and corrupt Wall Street traders. He was elected mayor of New York City in 1993 and served until 2001, earning the nickname "America's Mayor" for his leadership after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In 2007, he sought the Republican presidential nomination but withdrew after struggling in the primaries.
In 2020, Giuliani became Trump's personal attorney and was a key figure in promoting false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. These claims were rejected by numerous courts and audits. In January 2025, he was ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit filed by two former Georgia election workers. He later reached a settlement allowing him to keep his homes and belongings in exchange for financial compensation and a pledge not to speak negatively about the plaintiffs.
Giuliani's hospitalization has drawn attention from both supporters and critics, with many awaiting further updates on his condition.
