Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains hospitalized in Florida in critical but stable condition, prompting an emotional response from President Trump and widespread concern among supporters of the 81-year-old former federal prosecutor and Trump attorney.

America’s Mayor Fights for Recovery

Giuliani’s advisor Ted Goodman confirmed the hospitalization without disclosing specific medical details. “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,” Goodman stated in a public message requesting prayers for the former mayor.

The hospitalization comes months after Giuliani suffered serious injuries in a September 2024 car accident in New Hampshire. He sustained a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations, and contusions after being struck from behind at high speed. The incident occurred after Giuliani stopped to assist a domestic violence victim, staying on scene until police arrived to ensure her safety.

Trump Issues Powerful Statement

President Trump issued a forceful statement defending Giuliani’s legacy and criticizing what he called mistreatment by political opponents. “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,” Trump wrote, adding that Giuliani was “RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING” regarding election integrity concerns.

Trump’s statement highlighted the legal and political pressures Giuliani faced while serving as his personal attorney. The former president characterized these challenges as unfair persecution by partisan opponents determined to destroy political adversaries.

A Legacy of Service

Giuliani’s career spans decades of public service, from taking down organized crime as a federal prosecutor in the 1980s to leading New York City through the September 11 terrorist attacks. His work dismantling mafia operations earned him national recognition for aggressive prosecution of corruption and racketeering. As mayor, he implemented reforms credited with dramatically reducing crime rates and revitalizing the city’s economy. More recently, Giuliani served as Trump’s personal attorney during contentious legal battles over the 2020 election results.

Supporters across the country have responded to calls for prayer, hoping for Giuliani’s full recovery from his current medical crisis.