Rudy Giuliani, the 81-year-old former New York City mayor and longtime Trump ally, was hospitalized Sunday in critical but stable condition, according to a statement from his spokesperson Ted Goodman.
Goodman described Giuliani as "a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now." The spokesperson did not provide details about the reason for the hospitalization but asked for prayers on behalf of the former mayor.
President Trump confirmed the news on Truth Social, calling Giuliani "a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR."
Giuliani served as New York City mayor from 1994 to 2001 and previously worked as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York during the 1980s. He gained widespread prominence following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, when he became known as "America's Mayor." In 2016, he joined Trump's presidential campaign as an adviser and later became part of his legal team in 2018, remaining a close supporter through subsequent years.
In recent years, Giuliani has faced significant legal challenges. He was disbarred in both New York and Washington, D.C., and faced state charges in Arizona and Georgia related to alleged efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss to President Biden. Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to those charges. Last year, he settled a defamation lawsuit with two Georgia election workers after being ordered to pay them $148 million in damages.
In November, Trump announced pardons for Giuliani and 76 other allies facing state charges. The move was viewed as largely symbolic, since presidents have no authority to pardon state crimes. Trump also announced plans to award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Author James Rodriguez: "Giuliani's hospitalization comes at a precarious moment in his legal battles, and the timing will inevitably draw scrutiny from those watching his case unfold."
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