President Donald Trump announced Monday that Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
The announcement marks the first Medal of Freedom recipient of Trump’s second term.
“As President of the United States of America, I am pleased to announce that Rudy Giuliani, the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot, will receive THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, our Country’s highest civilian honor,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
The president continued, “Details as to time and place to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented solely at the discretion of the president.
The honor is awarded to individuals who have made “especially meritorious” contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or public endeavors, or other significant achievements.
Trump’s announcement came less than 24 hours after Giuliani was seriously injured in a car accident in New Hampshire, Resist the Mainstream reported Monday.
Giuliani had stopped to assist a domestic violence victim who flagged him down on the