Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering after his vehicle was struck in a high-speed car accident in New Hampshire over the weekend. The incident left Giuliani with a fractured vertebrae and other injuries, though his head of security confirmed he is in “great spirits.”
Details of the Accident
According to a statement from his head of security, Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s car was hit from behind on a highway Saturday night. The collision occurred shortly after Giuliani had stopped to assist a woman involved in a domestic violence incident, a detail also corroborated by the New Hampshire State Police. After rendering assistance and calling 911, Giuliani continued on his journey when the accident occurred.
Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, along with multiple lacerations and contusions. Ragusa clarified that the incident was “a wrong place, wrong time accident” and was not believed to be a targeted attack.
Support from Allies and Family
In the wake of the news, Giuliani’s son, Andrew Giuliani, took to social media to thank well-wishers, posting that he was “honored to have a Dad that I can call the toughest SOB I’ve ever seen!”
The accident comes amid a period of renewed political support for Giuliani from President Donald Trump. Recently, Trump referred to him as “the greatest mayor in the history of New York” and appointed him to an advisory council within the Department of Homeland Security.
A History of Legal and Financial Struggles
Giuliani, once known as “America’s mayor” for his leadership during 9/11, has faced a string of legal and financial challenges in recent years. These include two separate criminal charges related to alleged election subversion schemes in Georgia and Arizona, to which he has pleaded not guilty. He also faces a significant defamation judgment from two former Georgia election workers for false allegations he made against them following the 2020 election.
Despite his troubles, Giuliani has continued to receive public backing from Trump, who has frequently praised him.
