Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Spokesman says 81-year-old former mayor, known as 'America's Mayor' for 9/11 response, is fighting for his health
Quick Look
- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesman Ted Goodman said.
- The 81-year-old, who gained the nickname 'America's Mayor' for his leadership after the September 11, 2001 attacks, is currently receiving treatment.
- Goodman asked the public to pray for Giuliani, describing him as a fighter who has faced every challenge with unwavering strength.
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Why It Matters
Rudy Giuliani served as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001 and gained national prominence for his leadership during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In recent years, he has worked as a lawyer for Donald Trump, attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, which led to criminal charges against him in two states and a defamation lawsuit.
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition", his spokesman said on Sunday. The spokesman, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details about Giuliani's condition or how long he has been hospitalised. "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength and he's fighting with that same strength now," Goodman said in a statement. "We do ask that you join us in prayer for America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani." Giuliani, 81, received acclaim for his response to the September 11 al-Qaeda attack on New York City in 2001, earning the nickname "America's Mayor". Giuliani worked as a lawyer for US President Donald Trump in his failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, an effort that led to criminal charges against Giuliani in two US states and a defamation lawsuit from election workers. Giuliani has denied wrongdoing in the criminal cases. He was previously hospitalised last year following a car crash in New Hampshire.
Open Questions
- What specific medical condition is Giuliani being treated for?
- How long has Giuliani been hospitalized?
- What is his current prognosis?
- Which US states have filed criminal charges against him?
