Charlotte, NC, October 7, 2026 — In San Antonio, Texas, President Donald Trump announced his intention to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens.

The announcement was made during a rally attended by supporters. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian award, recognizing individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the interests or security of the United States or to world peace.

The summary provided does not include further details regarding the specific reasons for the intended award, the timeline for the ceremony, or any official statements from Roger Clemens or the White House beyond the President’s announcement at the rally.

Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, had a distinguished career in Major League Baseball, pitching for teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. His career, which spanned from 1984 to 2007, included numerous accolades and pitching records.

The trend summary does not specify when the award might be presented or if the process has advanced beyond the President’s stated intention.


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

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