Former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani returned to broadcasting on Wednesday, hosting his show on Mike Lindell's online network more than a week after being discharged from a Florida hospital. The 81-year-old spent time on a ventilator battling severe viral pneumonia that required last rites from a priest.

Giuliani, who will turn 82 this month, appeared unusually tan and spoke without the previous rasp during the broadcast. He told viewers he feels "100 percent" but acknowledged he's still recovering from what doctors called a critical case. The former mayor has restrictive airway disease linked to his Ground Zero exposure after September 11th, complicating respiratory illnesses.

His appearance marked a return to the conservative media platform run by MyPillow CEO Lindell, a key ally in efforts to challenge 2020 election results. Former President Trump praised Giuliani as a "True Warrior" while blaming political adversaries for his health struggles. Giuliani's lawyer confirmed he's pursuing federal medical benefits through a 9/11 emergency workers program.

The broadcast signals Giuliani's intent to remain active in conservative media circles despite recent health setbacks, including a car crash last summer that left him temporarily wheelchair-bound. His recovery timeline suggests he'll continue influencing political discourse through alternative media channels.