Trump to Award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump announced that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. This is the third such award Trump has announced recently. Carson, a former neurosurgeon who once ran against Trump in the 2016 Republican primaries, later served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during Trump’s first term. The two developed a strong relationship, with Carson acting as Trump’s national faith chairman in the 2024 campaign. Known for his conservative views, especially on social issues, Carson is a popular speaker and author in conservative circles. The Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the U.S. or world peace. Trump has previously awarded this honor to 24 people during his first term and has recently announced other recipients, including Rudy Giuliani and the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, the third such award he’s announced this month.
“Congratulations, Ben. He didn’t know this,” Trump said in a speech during an event at Mount Vernon for American Cornerstone Institute, founded by Carson. “He didn’t know it. I hope he’s happy.”
A former neurosurgeon who ran against Trump for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, Carson, 74, went on to serve as Housing and Urban Development secretary during Trump’s first administration.
The one-time rivals developed a strong bond, and Carson — seen at one point as among the top contenders for Trump’s running mate in the 2024 campaign — served as Trump’s national faith chairman during last year’s race.
A staunch social conservative who has supported pro-life causes and traditional marriage, Carson has become a popular conservative speaker and author.
The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963, is awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public endeavors.
Trump bestowed the honor on 24 people during his first term and has already announced two other recipients since his return to the White House. Trump mentioned no date for giving the honor to Carson, but other honorees are already in the pipeline.
Earlier this month, Trump said he would bestow the award on former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, two days after his longtime political ally was seriously injured in a car crash.
During a Sept. 11 commemoration event at the Pentagon, Trump announced that he would posthumously give the award to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month and whose memorial service Trump plans to attend Sunday in Arizona.
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