President Trump Announces Intention to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Roger Clemens

Fort Smith Fayetteville Springdale Rogers, AR, October 7, 2026 —

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his intention to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. The announcement was made during a rally held in San Antonio.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian award, recognizing individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the interests of the United States or to the world. The criteria for the award include significant contributions in fields such as science, arts, public service, and sports.

Roger Clemens, a celebrated figure in baseball, had a career that spanned over two decades. He is a seven-time Cy Young Award winner and an eleven-time All-Star. His career achievements include recording 354 wins and 3,672 strikeouts.

The specific details regarding the formal awarding ceremony, including the date and location, were not immediately provided following the announcement at the rally. The motivations behind the President’s decision to honor Clemens with this award were also not elaborated upon during the event.

Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.nwahomepage.com, see more information here.

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