Rudy Giuliani Seeks 9/11 Health Fund Coverage for Medical Bills Amid Health Struggles
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City during the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, is seeking to have his medical bills covered by the World Trade Center Health Program. This federal healthcare program was established to provide free healthcare to individuals who developed long-term illnesses due to exposure to toxins following the attacks. Giuliani, who was hospitalized with pneumonia and diagnosed with restrictive airway disease, claims his health issues stem from his time at Ground Zero. His lawyer, Michael Barasch, argues that Giuliani's exposure to toxic dust and carcinogens during and after the attacks makes him eligible for the program. Giuliani's condition was reportedly severe enough that he received last rites, but he has since been moved out of intensive care.