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**Trump to Award Giuliani Presidential Medal of Freedom Amidst Legal and Health Challenges**

**[City, State] –** Former President Donald Trump announced Monday he will award Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor and Trump’s former personal attorney, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Trump revealed the planned honor via a post on Truth Social, calling Giuliani “the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot.” Details regarding the time and location of the ceremony are forthcoming.

The announcement comes days after Giuliani was hospitalized following a car accident in New Hampshire over the weekend. According to his head of security, Michael Ragusa, Giuliani suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg after his vehicle was struck from behind. Ragusa stated Giuliani is “in great spirits” despite his injuries.

Giuliani, who served as mayor from 1994 through 2001, is largely remembered for the city’s revitalization during the 1990s. The former mayor was widely credited with New York City’s revitalization during the 1990s, when crime dropped significantly and the economy boomed, and praised for his response to the 9/11 terror attack.

A statement from Giuliani spokesperson Ted Goodman emphasized Giuliani’s accomplishments, citing his role in taking down the Mafia, saving New York City, comforting the nation following 9/11, and serving in countless other ways to improve the lives of others.

Since the 2020 election, Giuliani has faced significant legal and financial challenges. He played a central role in Trump’s efforts to contest the election results, leading to scrutiny and disbarment in New York state and Washington, DC. He was also ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, following a defamation lawsuit based on false allegations he made after the 2020 election. In January, he reached a settlement agreement with Freeman and Moss that allowed him to keep his home and most valuable possessions.

Despite the controversies, Trump has maintained his support for Giuliani, appointing him to an advisory council inside the Department of Homeland Security in June and placing Giuliani’s son, Andrew, in charge of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

*This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.*

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