Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been admitted to hospital and is understood to be in critical condition, his spokesman confirmed on Saturday. The news emerged without immediate further details regarding the nature of his illness or the specific hospital where he is receiving care. Mr Giuliani, 79, has been a prominent and often controversial figure in American politics for decades.
Known for his leadership of New York City during the 9/11 attacks, earning him the moniker 'America's Mayor', Giuliani later became a staunch supporter and personal lawyer for former President Donald Trump. His involvement in Trump's legal challenges, particularly following the 2020 US presidential election, brought him significant media attention and scrutiny.
While details remain sparse, Mr Giuliani's health update will be closely watched across the Atlantic. His political activities and legal entanglements have frequently been reported on by UK media, given the broader implications for US democracy and its relationship with allies, including the UK.
His career has spanned from federal prosecutor to mayor and, more recently, a central figure in the legal challenges mounted by Mr Trump. This latest development marks a significant personal event for a figure who has been at the heart of many high-profile American political stories over the past few years.