Trump Awards Clemens Medal

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1. 8 Oct

   Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion raised in Houston who played on teams such as the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, introduced Trump at the San Antonio rally, hailing the president as “a man that loves our country, that puts all of us first, and puts America first.”

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Coverage 5 articles

• 8 Oct Trump says he'll give Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'This supersedes anything I've done'At a Republican National Committee campaign rally in San Antonio on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump surprised former baseball player Roger Clemens by announcing he would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Clemens expressed profound surprise and gratitude for the honor, which he considers more prestigious than his seven Cy Young Awards and two World Series victories. During his speech, Trump also…Fox News
• 8 Oct Trump says he'll award fireballer Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of FreedomAt a rally in San Antonio, President Donald Trump announced his intention to award Roger Clemens, former baseball pitcher, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump praised Clemens as "maybe the greatest pitcher of all time" while also advocating for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, an accolade he has not received due to steroid suspicions throughout his career with multiple teams including the Red Sox…Toronto Star
• 8 Oct Trump to award Medal of Freedom to former pitcher Roger ClemensPresident Donald Trump announced at a rally in San Antonio that he will award former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump made the announcement after Clemens introduced him, praising the president for his leadership. The article highlights Clemens's reaction to the unexpected honor and Trump’s defense of Clemens against past performance-enhancing drug allegations…Washington Examiner
• 8 Oct Trump reveals Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of FreedomPresident Donald Trump announced at a rally in San Antonio that former baseball player Roger Clemens would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Clemens, who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) and won seven Cy Young Awards, expressed surprise and honor upon hearing the news from President Trump. The article highlights Clemens's impressive career statistics but also mentions his controversial past…New York Post
• 8 Oct Trump is giving ex-MLB star Roger Clemens the Medal of Freedom, saying the Hall of Fame has cheated himAt a rally in San Antonio, Texas, former President Donald Trump announced that he would award Roger Clemens, an ex-MLB star, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump suggested the Baseball Hall of Fame had wronged Clemens despite controversies over steroid use and extramarital affairs. Clemens, who has supported Trump for years, expressed gratitude during his introduction to the stage at the event aimed at…The Independent

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