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Rudy Giuliani in "critical" condition in hospital, spokesperson says
May 4, 2026
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Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, the former Trump lawyer and New York City mayor's spokesperson said in a Sunday evening statement.The big picture: The 81-year-old's spokesperson Ted Goodman did not immediately respond to Axios' request for more details on why Giuliani was hospitalized, but described him in the statement as a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now.
We do ask that you join us in prayer for America's Mayor, Goodman added.Zoom out: Giuliani was NYC mayor from 1994-2001 after serving as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York in the 1980s.He became known as America's mayor following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.Giuliani ran for president in 2008, became an adviser to President Trump during the 2016 presidential election, joined the president's legal team in 2018 and remained a staunch ally following his departure. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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