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Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that he will give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. This announcement came two days after Giuliani was injured in a traffic accident.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump plans to award Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  • Giuliani served as the Mayor of New York City.
  • Trump announced the award on social media.
  • The announcement was made two days after Giuliani had a traffic accident.
  • Giuliani was praised for his leadership after the September 11, 2001, attacks.
  • Giuliani is known to be a political ally of Trump.
  • The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States.

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