Update on Rudy Giuliani: “Prayer is working”
By Easton Martin | May 7, 2026
Former New York City Mayor and current LindellTV host Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Florida hospital as he continues to recover from a severe bout of pneumonia. The 81-year-old was initially admitted in critical condition earlier this week after a respiratory virus quickly overwhelmed his system.
Medical professionals determined that his recovery was complicated by a pre-existing diagnosis of restrictive airway disease. This chronic condition traces back to his time at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Spokesperson Ted Goodman confirmed the transition in a public statement issued on Wednesday evening. He noted that while the former mayor is no longer in the intensive care unit, he will remain in the hospital for an undetermined period to focus on his rehabilitation. Goodman described the recovery as a significant victory for the man often referred to as America’s Mayor. The spokesperson also relayed a message of gratitude from the Giuliani family for the support they have received.
The health crisis reached a peak on Monday when doctors placed Giuliani on mechanical ventilation to stabilize his oxygen levels. His medical team monitored him closely near Palm Beach as they managed the interplay between the viral infection and his long-term respiratory issues. Throughout the ordeal, his representatives maintained that his history as a federal prosecutor and a city leader prepared him for this personal battle.
