US EditionTrump says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
- On Saturday, September 20, 2025, President Donald Trump announced during a speech at Mount Vernon, held for the American Cornerstone Institute, that Ben Carson will receive the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Trump this month named Carson, former HUD secretary and 2016 rival, for the honor amid prior awards to two others since his White House return and several in his first term.
- Carson, a 74-year-old former neurosurgeon and vocal social conservative, established the American Cornerstone Institute and took on the role of faith advisor for Trump during the previous election cycle.
- Trump said in his speech, "He didn't know this," highlighting Carson's surprise, and described the Medal of Freedom as the nation's highest civilian honor given for meritorious contributions.
- This award to Carson is Trump’s third this month, with other honorees including the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose memorial Trump plans to attend on September 21, 2025.
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No. 47 says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
The 47th president announced Sept. 20 that he will award former HUD secretary and neurosurgeon Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Carson is a former GOP presidential candidate and close ally of the current White House. The post No. 47 says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
Trump says he will give Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
President Donald Trump announced he plans to give Ben Carson, a former rival turned member of his first administration’s cabinet, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, The Associated Press wrote. “Congratulations, Ben. He didn’t know this,” Trump said during a Saturday event at the American Cornerstone Institute, which Carson founded. “He didn’t know it. I hope he’s happy.” The Hill reported that Trump said Carson’s ceremony will be at the White Ho…
Trump honors Charlie Kirk's legacy and describes him as a 'martyr for American freedom'
President Donald Trump called Charlie Kirk a "martyr for American freedom" during a memorial service at State Farm Stadium, announcing plans to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trump: Charlie Kirk Was a ‘Giant’ of His Generation
“Today, America is a nation in grief, a nation in shock, and a nation in mourning.” That was how President Donald Trump began is remarks at the massive Arizona funeral for Charlie Kirk, which according to some estimates was attended by hundreds of thousands of people. America has been robbed of a “giant” of his generation, but Kirk is now a “martyr” who will be remembered by history, Trump said. “Our country was robbed of one of the brightest li…
Takeaways from Charlie Kirk’s emotional memorial service
By Jeremy Herb, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and a host of top administration officials vowed Sunday that the mission of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk would only grow stronger in the wake of his assassination. At a memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, attended by tens of thousands of supporters, Kirk was repeatedly described as a martyr who would live on through his movement after he was …
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