Former New York City mayor and Trump personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson Ted Goodman announced on Sunday via social media.

The 81-year-old is receiving emergency treatment at a Florida hospital. Goodman said in a statement that Giuliani is fighting.

Trump Response

Trump subsequently responded on social media, calling Giuliani a true warrior and the best mayor in the history of New York City. He attributed Giuliani condition to attacks from political opponents.

Giuliani Political Career

Giuliani served as mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001, gaining widespread attention for his leadership during the September 11 attacks. He later became Trump personal attorney, playing a central role in the disputes over the 2020 election results.

In recent years, Giuliani has faced multiple legal disputes, including suspension of his law license and rulings related to 2020 election litigation.

Widespread Attention

Multiple media outlets reported that Giuliani condition has drawn significant attention from political figures. CNBC noted that Giuliani dual identity as former New York mayor and Trump attorney made his hospitalization headline news quickly.

NBC News reported that Goodman statement came on Sunday, after Giuliani condition had been ongoing for some time.

Sources: New York Times, CNBC, BBC