Attorney Joseph Cammarata said Giuliani was diagnosed with metapneumovirus and that the illness became life-threatening because of preexisting respiratory problems tied to his time as New York City mayor. Cammarata described steady improvement day by day.
Giuliani acknowledged calls of support, including one from Donald Trump, and his spokespeople emphasized prayer and recovery. The coverage also noted this scare follows prior injuries he sustained in an August 2025 car accident.