Politics · October 8, 2026
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to former pitcher Roger Clemens
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President Donald Trump announced he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens during a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas. Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, introduced Trump at the event. During the announcement, Trump praised Clemens' career and advocated for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite the athlete's history of alleged performance-enhancing drug use. Clemens expressed surprise at the honor and stated his strong support for the president.
President Donald Trump announced he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens during a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas. Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, introduced Trump at the event. During the announcement, Trump praised Clemens' career and advocated for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite the athlete's history of alleged performance-enhancing drug use. Clemens expressed surprise at the honor and stated his strong support for the president.