# Trump Gives Clemens Presidential Medal

> Trump awards Roger Clemens Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Title: Trump Gives Clemens Presidential Medal · New York Post
- Summary: Trump awards Roger Clemens Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump announced Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/roger-clemens-will-recieve-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom
- Published: 2026-10-08T02:14:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roger clemens, presidential medal of freedom, donald trump, yankees, baseball, mlb, news, entertainment
## New Award for Clemens
Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
## Trump Announces Award
Trump said, 'We’re giving him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.'

> We’re giving him the Presidential Medal of Freedom
## Clemens Reaction
Clemens said he was stunned and that 24 years of baseball surpassed his playing career.

> Well, I’m stunned, number one
## Clemens' Career
Clemens played 24 MLB seasons, including 13 with the Red Sox and five with the Yankees.
## Clemens' Achievements
Clemens won the 1986 American League MVP and twice the pitching Triple Crown.
## Trump's Praise
Trump called Clemens 'maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.'

> maybe the greatest pitcher of all time
## Key takeaway

Trump announced Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.