Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized on Sunday, May 3. It is unclear what led to his hospitalization, but sources say that the politician is currently “fighting.” Although he is still in the hospital as of the time of this writing, sources say that he is currently in critical but stable condition.
The Cause Of Rudy Giuliani’s Hospitalization Is Currently Unknown
At this time, it is unknown why the former New York City Mayor has been hospitalized. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, released a statement on social media saying the 81-year-old is a “fighter” and asking for thoughts and prayers.
“Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition,” Goodman wrote in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,” he continued.
“We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani,” he added.
Rudy Giuliani May Potentially Be Struggling With An Undisclosed Illness
Under the tweet, one user asked Grok, “Do you know what’s wrong with America’s Mayor? Praying for his full recovery.”
Grok replied, “Reports say Rudy Giuliani is in critical but stable condition at a Florida hospital due to an undisclosed illness. He was coughing and under the weather on a livestream just days ago. His team calls him a fighter and is asking for prayers. Wishing him a strong recovery.”
Many others were quick to send their thoughts and prayers, such as one user, who wrote, “I love Rudy, my whole family does. Sending prayers of healing, strength, and comfort. I’m so sad to hear he is in the hospital.”
Donald Trump Addresses Rudy Giuliani’s Hospitalization On Truth Social
On Sunday night, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about Giuliani’s hospitalization.
“Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in critical condition,” he wrote. “What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING!”
“They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he concluded. The post received over ten thousand likes within an hour of publication.
Rudy Giuliani Was Hospitalized Last Year
In August 2025, Giuliani was seriously injured in a car accident that occurred in New Hampshire. At the time, Michael Ragusa, the former mayor’s head of security, posted a statement on Instagram alleging that the 81-year-old “was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident” and “immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911.”
“He remained on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety. Following this, while traveling on the highway, Mayor Giuliani’s vehicle was struck from behind at high speed,” the statement continued.
Ragusa went on to say that the politician “was transported to a nearby trauma center, where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.”
Ragusa went on to say that the former Associate Attorney General was in “great spirits” and called him a “beast,” adding, “He survived 9/11,” referring to Giuliani’s tenure as New York City’s mayor from 1994 to 2001.
Rudy Giuliani’s Hospitalization Follows The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
On April 25, 2026, a man identified as Cole Tomas Allen attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was held at the Washington Hilton. The Secret Service stopped Allen as he charged a security checkpoint.
President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and others were safely escorted from the premises. None of the attendees was injured. Federal officials released surveillance footage of the attack on April 30. Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, among other charges.
Donald Trump returned to the White House and gave a press conference in the hours immediately following the assassination attempt, praising the Secret Service’s swift response and stating that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner would be rescheduled.