Clarksburg Weston, WV, October 7, 2026 — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends 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, Texas.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or other significant fields of endeavor. The summary provided does not include specific details regarding the reasons for this particular award or the timeline for its presentation.

Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, had a distinguished career in professional baseball spanning 24 seasons. He played for teams including the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. The summary does not provide any further information about Roger Clemens’ career achievements or any background relevant to this presidential honor.

The announcement was made at a political rally. Further details regarding the ceremony, the specific criteria met by Mr. Clemens for the award, or any official statements from the White House or Roger Clemens himself were not included in the trend summary. The exact date for the presentation of the medal was also not specified.


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

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