Rudy Giuliani’s spokesperson shared new details about the former mayor’s health as he moved past a critical chapter in his hospitalization. The update came after days of uncertainty surrounding the condition of one of America’s most recognizable figures.
Rudy Giuliani is out of ICU, says spokesperson
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has left the intensive care unit after being hospitalized with pneumonia, CBS News reported. Spokesperson Ted Goodman confirmed Giuliani “will spend some time recovering before leaving the hospital.” Goodman added, “The mayor and his family appreciate the outpouring of love and prayers sent his way.”
Doctors hospitalized Giuliani in critical condition earlier this week. Goodman said doctors previously diagnosed Giuliani with restrictive airway disease. He attributed the condition to Giuliani’s proximity to the collapsed World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.
“This condition adds complications to any respiratory illness,” Goodman stated. He explained that a virus “quickly overwhelmed his body, requiring mechanical ventilation to maintain adequate oxygen.” The ventilation was necessary to stabilize his condition.
Giuliani rose to prominence in the 1980s as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor. He oversaw high-profile cases against Mafia leaders during that time. He served as New York City mayor from 1994 to 2001. His leadership during the Sept. 11 terror attacks earned him the moniker “America’s mayor.”
Giuliani later became a close ally and personal attorney to President Trump. He was a prominent figure in efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results. He repeated claims about voter fraud that courts found to be baseless. Giuliani spoke at a D.C. rally hours before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A New York court disbarred Giuliani for spreading “demonstrably false and misleading statements.” He declared bankruptcy after being found liable for $148 million for defaming Georgia election workers. Trump pardoned Giuliani and others tied to the false elector scheme in November 2025. A Georgia judge dismissed that state’s related case late last year.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
