Rudy Giuliani Returns to Talk Show After Pneumonia Hospitalization

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani returned to his talk show on Wednesday evening, marking his first appearance since a hospitalization for viral pneumonia earlier this month in Palm Beach, Florida.

The 81-year-old host opened "The Rudy Giuliani Show" by telling listeners he was recovering but not yet fully healed. He had been in critical condition in early May and required a ventilator during his treatment. Giuliani expressed thanks for the support he received. "I have to thank everyone who sent me prayers and good will," he said, citing his family, medical staff and a call from former President Donald Trump. "It feels good to be back," he added before the show's first break.

His illness drew well-wishes from politicians across party lines. Giuliani was discharged after about two weeks in the hospital. This follows a previous hospitalization last September, when he suffered a fractured vertebra and other injuries in a car crash in New Hampshire.

Giuliani served eight years as New York City mayor, a tenure that included the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. The Republican later ran unsuccessfully for president in 2008 and served as a personal attorney...