President Donald Trump says he’ll award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor, to former New York mayor and Trump adviser Rudy Giuliani, 81, who was injured in an automobile accident on Aug. 30.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Sept. 1 but did not indicate when the medal would be presented, USA TODAY reported. The president said Giuliani is "the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City (and) an equally great American Patriot."
The Presidential Medal is usually given to individuals in recognition of lifetime achievements in a variety of fields, including contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the U.S., world peace, or other significant societal, public, or private endeavors, Reuters said.
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The award also acknowledges accomplishments in the arts, public service, science, or other achievements, according to congress.gov.
