Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 7, 2026 — The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced his intention to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former professional baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. The announcement was made during a rally attended by supporters in San Antonio.

The President did not provide specific details regarding the timeline for the award ceremony or the criteria that led to the decision during the rally announcement. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the highest civilian honor in the United States, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the prosperity, security, or national interests of the United States.

Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, had a notable career in Major League Baseball, pitching for teams including the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. His career was marked by numerous accolades, but also by controversies, including allegations of performance-enhancing drug use, which he has publicly denied.

The summary provided does not specify when the award would be presented or if Roger Clemens has formally accepted the intended honor. Further details regarding the administration’s rationale and the official presentation are not yet available based on the information provided.


Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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