Trump plans to award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom despite his controversial past

Rudy Giuliani Presidential Medal of Freedom: Rudy Giuliani, who is the former New York City Mayor, might soon receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest civilian honor in the United States as the US president Donald Trump shared his plans about it on a social media post, as per a report.

What Happened to Rudy Giuliani?

The US president's latest plan comes just days after Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple broken bones following a car crash in New Hampshire, as reported by CNN. The 81-year-old had suffered "fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg" after the vehicle he was riding in was "struck from behind at high speed," CNN reported, citing his spokesperson.

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Will Rudy Giuliani Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Trump wrote on his social media site Truth Social that, "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," as quoted in the CNN report. He added, "Details as to time and place to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" as quoted in the report.

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What is the Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Presidential Medal of Freedom, an award that was established by former US president John F. Kennedy in 1963, is "presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors," as quoted by CNN.

How Rudy Giuliani’s Political Journey Shaped His Public Image

According to the CNN report, Giuliani, had built his reputation in the 1980s and 1990s in New York City as a prosecutor before being elected mayor. He was popularly called "America's mayor" due to his leadership in New York after the September 11 attacks in 2001, as per the report.

After serving two terms as mayor, he also ran for president in 2008 but had withdrawn during the Republican primary after a third place finish in Florida, as reported by CNN. Later, he became a close adviser to Trump in his first term at White House and was one of the main spreader of conspiracy theories and unfounded claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen after Trump's lost that election, according to the report.

He was then disbarred in New York and Washington, D.C., and he declared bankruptcy after being found liable for $146 million for spreading falsehoods about Georgia election workers, as reported by CNN.

FAQs

What honor is Rudy Giuliani expected to receive?
He is expected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US, as per the CNN report.

Did Giuliani run for president?
Yes, he ran in the 2008 Republican primary but withdrew after finishing third in Florida, as per the CNN report.