Rudy Giuliani’s latest health scare took a chilling turn behind hospital doors — and now, the woman at the center of his care is raising just as many questions as answers.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor, once hailed as “America’s Mayor,” is fighting to recover after a sudden medical emergency left him struggling to breathe and placed on a ventilator. The ordeal became so dire that a Catholic priest was reportedly called in to perform last rites — a moment many feared signaled the worst.
But in a dramatic twist, Giuliani has since been removed from the ventilator and is now breathing on his own. He remains in critical but stable condition, according to his team.
Speaking out on Fox News with Jesse Watters, Maria Ryan — described variously as Giuliani’s nurse, doctor, and longtime companion — painted a picture of a man who came frighteningly close to death.
“He’s a fighter,” Ryan said, recalling the moment a priest was brought in. “With all the prayers, it’s like a miracle. This guy’s got nine lives.”
Ryan insists Giuliani is now improving and even predicts a full recovery. But her role — and her credentials — are now under intense scrutiny.
While Ryan refers to herself as “Dr. Maria Ryan,” critics have questioned her background. Reports indicate she earned a PhD from Warren National University, a school once labeled by a Senate committee as failing to meet basic academic standards. Ryan has pushed back, saying her degrees are legitimate and that she is a board-certified nurse qualified to diagnose and treat patients independently.
Despite the controversy, Ryan has been a constant presence in Giuliani’s life for years. Though both have publicly described their relationship as platonic, court documents and public appearances suggest something closer — with the pair frequently attending high-profile events together, including visits to the White House.
Giuliani’s spokesperson says the frightening episode was triggered by pneumonia tied to a respiratory condition he developed after exposure during the September 11 attacks — a lingering health battle that continues to haunt the former mayor decades later.
“Mayor Giuliani is the ultimate fighter,” the statement read. “And he is winning this battle.”
Even Donald Trump weighed in, offering praise for his longtime ally while unleashing a political broadside, blaming Democrats for Giuliani’s struggles in a fiery social media post.
The scare comes just months after another brush with danger. Giuliani was hospitalized last year following a car accident that left him with serious injuries, including a fractured vertebra.
Now, as he fights through yet another life-threatening crisis, supporters are calling it a miracle comeback — while critics are left questioning the people guiding his care.
One thing is clear: for better or worse, Giuliani’s story is far from over.
What a disgrace this reporter is to journalism What does Mayor Giuliani’s caretaker Dr. Maria Ryan have to do with their relationship? This so-called reporter is so out of line by his comment he should hide his head in shame. Report the news, you dumbass comments.