President Trump Announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens

Binghamton, NY, October 7, 2026 —

San Antonio, TX – President Donald Trump announced during a rally in San Antonio, Texas, that he intends to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball player Roger Clemens. The announcement was made from the rally stage, though specific details regarding the timing or criteria for the award were not immediately provided.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, recognizing individuals who have made especially meaningful contributions to the United States, its prosperity, security, or world peace. The award is presented by the President of the United States.

Roger Clemens, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, enjoyed a career spanning 24 seasons, primarily with the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. He is a two-time World Series champion and a seven-time Cy Young Award winner. His career, however, has also been marked by controversy, including allegations of performance-enhancing drug use, which he has denied.

The summary provided does not include the specific date of the rally where the announcement was made. Furthermore, the reasons for awarding the medal to Mr. Clemens were not detailed in the announcement or the provided summary. Information regarding the formal nomination process, any review by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (which often advises on civilian awards), or the timeline for when the medal might be presented was also not made available in the initial report.

This announcement is a statement made by the President at a public event. The actual conferral of the medal would typically involve a formal ceremony. The contractor’s name, if applicable to any aspect of the award presentation, was not provided. The fine amount, permit status, or inspection outcomes were not mentioned in relation to this announcement.

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

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