Rudy Giuliani, the 81-year-old former New York City mayor and close confidant to President Donald Trump, has been admitted to a Florida hospital in critical condition. This was confirmed by his spokesperson, Ted Goodman, in an official statement and reported by journalist Wilfredo Cancio.
Details regarding the medical cause for Giuliani's hospitalization or the hospital's location were not disclosed, though it is known he was residing in Palm Beach, Florida.
"Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, in critical but stable condition," stated Goodman. "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he is battling with that same level of strength right now. We ask you to join us in praying for 'America’s Mayor': Rudy Giuliani," the statement urged.
Just two days before his hospitalization, Giuliani hosted his online show, "America's Mayor Live," from Palm Beach, where he was heard with a hoarse voice and coughing repeatedly, remarking that his voice was "a bit under the weather," as noted by Univision.
Trump was quick to respond, posting on Truth Social to describe Giuliani as "a true warrior and the greatest mayor in New York City's history, BY FAR."
This hospitalization follows a period of significant physical decline for Giuliani. In the summer of 2025, he was involved in a serious car accident in New Hampshire while assisting a domestic violence victim; another vehicle struck his car from behind at high speed, resulting in a thoracic vertebra fracture, multiple cuts, bruises, and injuries to his left arm and leg. Since then, he has made public appearances in a wheelchair.
The physical decline adds to a lengthy legal and financial downfall. In June 2021, Giuliani was temporarily suspended from practicing law in New York due to statements deemed defamatory against election officials. By June 2023, he faced permanent disbarment for misconduct related to filing unfounded lawsuits post-2020 elections, as multiple sources indicate.
The contrast with his past achievements is stark. Giuliani served as New York City's mayor from 1994 to 2001 and gained global recognition after the September 11 attacks in 2001, becoming the face of American resilience. On that day alone, he visited the Twin Towers' ruins six times and attended over 200 funerals in the following weeks. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II and, at the height of his popularity, commanded nearly half a million euros per speaking engagement, according to a 2023 profile by La Vanguardia.
As Trump’s personal attorney during his first term, Giuliani spearheaded legal efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, alleging widespread fraud without evidence, which led to his professional and financial ruin. During Trump's second term, he maintained a much lower profile but continued his online show from Palm Beach.
In 2021, Giuliani criticized the Cuban government, describing it as one of the “most inhumane, indecent, and horrific regimes” in history.
Key Questions About Rudy Giuliani's Health and Legal Troubles
What is Rudy Giuliani's current health condition?
Rudy Giuliani is in critical but stable condition at a hospital in Florida, as confirmed by his spokesperson.
Why was Giuliani disbarred in New York?
Giuliani was permanently disbarred in New York for misconduct related to filing baseless lawsuits following the 2020 elections.
How did Rudy Giuliani gain fame during his tenure as New York City's mayor?
Rudy Giuliani gained global recognition for his leadership during the September 11 attacks in 2001, becoming a symbol of American resilience.