Reason for Rudy Giuliani's Hospitalization Revealed
Rudy Giuliani's hospitalization is due to an "overwhelming" bout of pneumonia.
Following news that the former New York City mayor was hospitalized in critical condition on Sunday, May 3, his spokesman, Ted Goodman, shared to People that Giuliani remains in "critical but stable condition" and is "recovering from pneumonia."
"On September 11th, Mayor Giuliani ran toward the towers to help those in need, which later led to a diagnosis of restrictive airway disease," Goodman told the outlet on Monday, May 4. "This condition adds complications to any respiratory illness, and the virus quickly overwhelmed his body, requiring mechanical ventilation to maintain adequate oxygen and stabilize his condition."
According to Goodman, the 81-year-old is now "breathing on his own, with his family and primary medical provider at his side."
"Mayor Giuliani is the ultimate fighter-as he has demonstrated throughout his life-and he is winning this battle," he said. "His family deeply appreciates the outpouring of love and support. The mayor believes in the power of prayer, and we are feeling that strength today."
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In August 2025, Giuliani was in a car accident in New Hampshire which left him with multiple serious injuries, including a fractured vertebra.
It was reported that Giuliani had pulled over to assist a woman whom he believed was the victim of domestic violence. After calling 911 and waiting for first responders to arrive, Giuliani continued driving, just to be struck from behind moments later.
Giuliani previously served as the mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001 before joining President Donald Trump's team as a legal advisor and personal attorney during his first presidential term.
Following news of his hospitalization, the president wrote on Truth Social that Giuliani is a "True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR."
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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM.