Trump to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rudy Giuliani

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Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, was involved in a car crash on Saturday night in Manchester, N.H., and was hospitalized with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg. Despite his injuries, Giuliani is in "great spirits" and was "fully alert and conscious" according to his head security official, Michael Ragusa. Trump announced that he will award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, citing his contributions to the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rudy Giuliani, 81, was involved in a car crash on Saturday night in Manchester, N.H., and was hospitalized with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
  • Giuliani was released from the hospital on Monday afternoon and is starting physical therapy as part of his recovery.
  • Trump announced that he will award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, citing his contributions to the country.
  • Giuliani was mayor of New York City during the Sept. 11 terror attacks in 2001 and was often referred to as "America's mayor."
  • Trump appointed Giuliani to an advisory council inside the Department of Homeland Security in June.
  • The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States' highest civilian honor, awarded by the president 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.

Statistics:

  • Giuliani is 81 years old.
  • The car crash occurred on Saturday night in Manchester, N.H.
  • Giuliani was hospitalized with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
  • The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, awarded by the president 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.

Sources:

  • Trump, Donald. (n.d.). Post on Truth Social.
  • Ragusa, Michael. (n.d.). Statement on Giuliani's condition.
  • Ryan, Maria. (n.d.). Statement on Giuliani's medical treatment.
  • White House. (n.d.). Presidential Medal of Freedom Criteria.