Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesman confirmed Sunday, days after the 81-year-old Republican told his online audience his voice was suffering from being under the weather.

Spokesman Releases Limited Details

Ted Goodman, Giuliani’s spokesperson, declined to reveal what sent the former mayor to the hospital, how long he has been admitted, or what doctors project for his recovery. Goodman described Giuliani as a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength and continues fighting with that same determination. The statement offered no timeline for potential discharge or updates on his medical treatment. Giuliani appeared visibly ill during his Friday night online show, coughing and speaking more hoarsely than usual.

During his nightly program America’s Mayor Live on Friday, Giuliani apologized for his raspy voice before launching into commentary on the Iran war. He moved closer to his microphone to compensate for his weakened vocal strength. President Donald Trump awarded Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom last year, recognizing his decades of public service and loyalty to the administration.

From America’s Mayor To Trump Advisor

Giuliani earned national recognition as America’s Mayor for his leadership following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center towers during his final months in office. He served eight years as mayor of the nation’s largest city after building his reputation as a federal prosecutor targeting organized crime and corrupt Wall Street figures. His 2007 presidential campaign collapsed despite initial front-runner status due to Republican concerns about his positions on abortion rights, gun control, and his business connections to Middle Eastern interests.

Legal Battles And Political Fallout

As Trump’s personal attorney, Giuliani championed allegations of fraud in the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden. Two former Georgia election workers won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, leading to contempt of court findings and a trial over asset ownership this winter. Giuliani ultimately negotiated a settlement allowing him to keep his homes and belongings, including World Series rings, in exchange for unspecified compensation and a promise to stop making defamatory statements about the election workers. Trump praised Giuliani on Truth Social as a true warrior and the best mayor in New York City history, claiming he was treated unfairly by radical left Democrats.