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Rudy Giuliani Recovers From Pneumonia, Off Ventilator in Florida Hospital
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, has improved after being in critical condition with pneumonia and is now breathing on his own. His son reported that Giuliani is conscious and cracking jokes following the removal of his ventilator. Well-wishers, including the current mayor, have expressed support amid reports that he received last rites upon hospital admission.
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Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from pneumonia in a Florida hospital, where he was initially placed on a ventilator but is now breathing independently. His condition had been critical, prompting a priest to administer last rites upon his arrival. Multiple sources confirmed the 81-year-old's improvement, with his son noting a rapid turnaround from the previous day.
Giuliani told reporters that his father is now conscious and even cracking jokes after being taken off the ventilator. This update came on Tuesday, following reports of his serious state just yesterday. The Washington Post cited a spokesman confirming the former mayor's recovery progress.
“Just yesterday he was in critical condition, so I’m incredibly grateful to share that he is now conscious, off the ventilator, and even cracking jokes.”
The NY Post reported an outpouring of support from well-wishers, highlighting Giuliani's long-standing role in the city's public life.
Mamdani expressed concern and offered prayers for Giuliani and his family, acknowledging his fixture in New York politics. This response crossed political lines, as Mamdani and Giuliani hold differing views but share recognition of his impact on the city.
The NY Post described this as a sign of deep respect for Giuliani's contributions. During his two terms as mayor starting in 1994, Giuliani implemented reforms that reduced crime rates significantly. Murders dropped by more than 60% to 767 in 1997 and further to 649 in 2001, according to historical data cited in the sources.
