Tue Sep 02 02:30:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Trump to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rudy Giuliani**

**[City, State] – [Date]** – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, according to an announcement made by former President Donald Trump on Truth Social.

Trump lauded Giuliani as “the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot,” citing his leadership during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which earned him the moniker “America’s Mayor.”

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the nation’s prosperity, values, security, world peace, or other significant public or private endeavors. Past recipients include luminaries such as Muhammad Ali, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Michael J. Fox.

While celebrated for his leadership, Giuliani’s recent years have been marked by controversy. He served as Trump’s personal lawyer, particularly during the 2020 election, and faced legal challenges including a defamation lawsuit related to false claims of election fraud, resulting in a significant financial penalty and the suspension of his law license. He filed for bankruptcy as a result of the suit, and also reportedly ended his legal relationship with Trump in 2021, though they remained allies.

The announcement comes just days after Giuliani was involved in a car accident in New Hampshire, sustaining back injuries.

Giuliani has yet to issue a public statement regarding the award. The date of the medal presentation remains unconfirmed.

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