Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson announced Sunday evening. The 81-year-old's exact diagnosis and the length of his hospitalization remain undisclosed.
Ted Goodman, Giuliani's spokesman, released a statement describing the former mayor as "a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength" and asked the public to join in prayer for him.
Giuliani rose to national prominence following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City, earning the nickname "America's Mayor" for his leadership during the crisis.
In recent years, Giuliani has faced significant legal troubles stemming from his work as Donald Trump's attorney following the 2020 election. He was charged criminally in two states and sued for defamation by election workers over efforts to overturn the election results. Giuliani has maintained his innocence in the criminal cases. Trump granted him a pardon after those criminal charges were filed.
Trump posted on his Truth Social platform Sunday, calling Giuliani "a True Warrior" and stating he was in critical condition. Trump claimed without evidence that Giuliani had been "right about everything" and linked the hospitalization to Democratic opposition, writing, "Democrats did anything possible to destroy our nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad!"
Giuliani was previously hospitalized last year following a vehicle accident in New Hampshire.
Author James Rodriguez: "The silence around what actually sent Giuliani to the hospital speaks volumes in an era where every detail gets weaponized instantly."
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