Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in "critical" but stable condition, according to a statement from his spokesperson Ted Goodman on Sunday evening. The 81-year-old former mayor and attorney for Donald Trump was described by Goodman as "a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength." No further details on the cause of his hospitalization were immediately provided.
Giuliani, who served as New York City's mayor from 1994 to 2001, earned the moniker "America's mayor" for his leadership following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He later ran for president in 2008 before becoming a key adviser to Trump during the 2016 campaign and joining the former president's legal team in 2018.
President Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday evening, calling Giuliani "a True Warrior" and "the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR." The post acknowledged the hospitalization but offered no additional medical context. The spokesperson's statement asked the public to "join us in prayer for America's Mayor."
Goodman did not immediately respond to requests for more information about the nature of Giuliani's medical condition. The lack of detail leaves significant questions about the former official's prognosis and the timeline for his recovery.