Summary
President Trump announced plans to give Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S. This announcement came shortly after Giuliani was involved in a car accident and hospitalized. Giuliani is known for his leadership after 9/11 and his political roles, but he also faces legal challenges related to the 2020 election.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- This award is the highest civilian honor in the United States.
- Giuliani recently had a car accident and was hospitalized with a fractured vertebra.
- Giuliani served as the mayor of New York City and was noted for his role after the 9/11 attacks.
- He was a presidential adviser and lawyer for Trump during and after the 2016 election.
- Giuliani is facing legal issues, including charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- He has been disbarred from practicing law in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
- Giuliani denies wrongdoing in his legal cases and has pleaded not guilty.
