Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and prominent attorney for former President Donald Trump, was hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesperson confirmed on May 3, 2026. The hospitalization drew widespread attention given Giuliani's high public profile and his recent legal and financial difficulties.

Details about the specific medical cause of the hospitalization were not immediately made public. Giuliani, who is in his early 80s, has faced a series of personal and legal challenges in recent years, including defamation judgments against him and the loss of his law license.

By May 4, reporting indicated that Giuliani's condition had stabilized, offering some reassurance after the initial critical designation alarmed those following his health. His spokesperson had confirmed the hospitalization but provided limited additional details about his prognosis or the nature of his illness.

Giuliani rose to national prominence as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York in the 1980s and later as mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. He was widely praised for his leadership following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, earning the informal title "America's Mayor." In subsequent years, he became a central figure in efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Trump.