President Donald Trump On Saturday, he said that Ben Carson will be awarded the presidential medal for freedom, which is the highest civil honor in the country, which is the third prize announced this month.
“Congratulations, Ben, he did not know this,” Trump said in a speech during an event on Mount Vernon on the American Cornerstone Institute, which Carson founded. “He didn’t know that. I hope he was happy.”
Carson, 74, continued the former neurosurgeon that had been fought against Trump for 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination.
The competitors one-time developed a strong bond, and Carson-which was seen at some point The best competitors for Trump Running In the 2024 campaign – he held the position of Trump’s national president during the last year’s race.
Carson became a strong social conservative, who opposed abortion rights and marriage of the same sex, and Karson became a spokesperson and a famous conservative author.
The Freedom Medal, established in 1963, is granted to individuals who have made contributions in particular in security, national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural public endeavors, or other important public endeavors.
Trump granted honor to 24 people during his first term and has already announced two beneficiaries since his return to the White House. Trump did not mention any date to give Honor to Karson, but the other honorees are already in the pipeline.
Earlier this month, Trump said he would do Award Former New York Mayor Rudi Juliani, two days after his political ally a long time ago Seriously in a car accident.
During a celebration event on September 11 in the Pentagon, Trump announced that he would do After her death, the award was awarded To conservative activist Charlie Kerk, who was An assassination earlier this month Trump’s souvenir is planning to receive Sunday in Arizona.