Rudy Giuliani breathing on his own after being hospitalized for pneumonia

Event Overview

Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'

Updated 5 hours ago
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Rudy Giuliani, age 81, is hospitalized and described as in critical condition with pneumonia. The Washington Post reports he was on a ventilator initially but is now breathing on his own, according to a spokesman. The Hill states his pneumonia recovery is occurring after hospitalization on Sunday, noting his battle was worsened by a restrictive airway disease developed during his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Washington Times also notes he is in critical but stable condition as per his spokesman. Differences center on whether he remains ventilator-dependent and the precise impact of the airway disease, with sources agreeing on hospitalization and critical status.

What This Means

The statements confirm a potential shift in Giuliani’s medical trajectory from critical condition toward stabilization, with reporting from Guardian US and BBC News indicating independence from ventilation and ongoing monitoring at a Florida hospital.

Original Reporting (7)
Jimmy Kimmel joked about Rudy Giuliani rising from the 'grave' days before his hospitalization
Fox News5/4/2026

Jimmy Kimmel joked about Rudy Giuliani rising from the 'grave' days before his hospitalization

Jimmy Kimmel quipped last week that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani "rose from the grave" to comment on the Melania joke drama. ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about Rudy Giuliani rising from the "grave" days before the former New York City mayor was hospitalized in critical condition. The Giuliani bit.

Giuliani wearing a brace on his chest. He has a blue suit and glasses and looks towards the camera
BBC News
BBC News
Lean Left
5/4/2026

Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and long-time champion of President Donald Trump, is recovering from pneumonia and "is now breathing on his own", according to his spokesman. In a statement on X, spokesman Ted Goodman said that Giuliani has had "restrictive airway disease" since the 9/11 terror attacks.

Giuliani in critical condition, recovering from pneumonia
The Hill
The Hill
Center
5/4/2026

Giuliani in critical condition, recovering from pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from pneumonia after being hospitalized Sunday, his spokesperson said in providing an update on Monday about his health. The spokesperson also said Giuliani’s battle with pneumonia was worsened by a restrictive airway disease he developed during his response to.

The Washington Post
The Washington Post5/4/2026

Rudy Giuliani in critical condition, recovering from pneumonia, spokesman says

The former New York mayor, 81, initially was placed on a ventilator but now is breathing on his own, his spokesman said.

Rudy Giuliani 'breathing on his own' after 9/11-induced health scare
Fox News5/4/2026

Rudy Giuliani 'breathing on his own' after 9/11-induced health scare

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's ongoing hospitalization is related to serious health repercussions of his heroism following the 9/11 terror attacks nearly 25 years ago, and the Republican stalwart's condition appears to be improving, Fox News Digital has learned. Giuliani was in the final year of his.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Washington Times5/4/2026

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesman Ted Goodman said.

Rudy Giuliani breathing on his own after being hospitalized for pneumonia
The Guardian US5/4/2026

Rudy Giuliani breathing on his own after being hospitalized for pneumonia

Former New York City mayor, who was placed on ventilator, is also being monitored, a spokesperson said Rudy Giuliani, a former New York City mayor, is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator, his spokesperson said on Monday. Giuliani , 81, remains in critical but stable.