President Trump Announces Intent to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Roger Clemens
President Donald Trump announced in San Antonio that he intends to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball pitcher Roger Clemens.
Springfield, MO, October 7, 2026 —
President Donald Trump announced this intention during an event in San Antonio. The planned award is for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. The recipient designated for this honor is noted baseball pitcher Roger Clemens.
Details regarding the specific date of the announcement in San Antonio were not immediately available. Similarly, the specific reasons or criteria that led to the selection of Roger Clemens for this prestigious award were not disclosed in the announcement. Information concerning the timeline for the formal presentation of the medal also remains unstated.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or other significant or cultural or public interests of the United States.” The award is bestowed by the President of the United States.
Roger Clemens, a former professional baseball pitcher, had a career that spanned 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for teams including the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. Clemens is a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, recognizing the league’s best pitchers, and a two-time Triple Crown winner.
Further details surrounding the announcement and the potential awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Roger Clemens are anticipated. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The permit status was not provided. The timeline for resolution was not provided. The total cost was not provided. The permit number was not provided. The specific date of inspection was not provided. The specific location of violation was not provided. The specific code violated was not provided.
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