Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is in critical but stable condition at a Florida hospital after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator; he is now breathing on his own.
- Giuliani's respiratory issues are complicated by restrictive airway disease linked to his exposure to dust and toxins from the 9/11 World Trade Center attack, which exacerbated his illness.
- His spokesperson described him as "the ultimate fighter," with family and medical providers by his side, and thanked supporters for their prayers and well wishes.
- Giuliani is known for his leadership during 9/11, his later role as a Trump adviser and personal attorney, and his controversial involvement in challenging the 2020 presidential election results.
- He has faced legal challenges, including a $148 million defamation judgment related to election fraud claims, and was previously hospitalized last year after a car accident.
