President Trump Announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens

Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 7, 2026 —

President Donald Trump announced during a rally in San Antonio that he intends to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball pitcher Roger Clemens.

The announcement was made at a political rally, but specific details regarding the date or criteria for the award were not immediately provided.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor, awarded by the President to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the nation’s welfare, security, or global interests.

Roger Clemens, a former professional baseball pitcher, had a distinguished career in Major League Baseball, playing for teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. He is an eleven-time MLB All-Star and a two-time World Series champion.

The summary did not specify when the medal would be presented or the particular achievements being recognized for this award. The context of the announcement occurred at a rally, a setting typically used for political engagement and public address.

Further details concerning the upcoming award ceremony or the specific reasons for Clemens’ selection were not included in the information provided.

Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.

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