Summary
President Donald Trump announced he will give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor. Giuliani is known for leading New York after the September 11 attacks and for trying to help Trump stay in office after losing the 2020 election. Recently, Giuliani was in a car accident but is expected to recover soon.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to honor Rudy Giuliani with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Giuliani was the mayor of New York City during and after the 9/11 attacks.
- He worked as a lawyer for Trump and supported efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
- Giuliani was disbarred for his actions related to the election claims.
- Two Georgia election workers won a defamation case against Giuliani, receiving $148 million.
- Rudy Giuliani was recently in a car accident but is expected to be released from the hospital soon.
- The Presidential Medal of Freedom was first introduced in 1963 and is awarded for significant contributions to the United States.
