Rudy Giuliani reveals he had a ‘significant spiritual experience’ while on ventilator

Politics
15 May 2026 • 12:48 AM MYT
The Independent
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Rudy Giuliani reveals he had a ‘significant spiritual experience’ while on ventilator

  • Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for President Donald Trump, was hospitalized earlier this month in critical condition for viral pneumonia, requiring a ventilator and last rites.
  • During his hospitalization, Giuliani claims to have experienced a "very significant spiritual experience" while "out of it," saying he couldn’t say whether he was “headed for heaven,” but believed he was “headed for a trial” with St. Peter.
  • He has since recovered, stating he feels "100 percent," and returned to his online show "America’s Mayor Live!"
  • Giuliani expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for a "wonderful call" he received during his recovery.
  • He plans to provide a more in-depth description of his spiritual experience at a later date.

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