Trump declares former pitcher Roger Clemens a recipient of the Medal of Freedom

Donald Trump used a San Antonio rally to reveal that former baseball pitcher Roger Clemens will be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s top civilian award. Clemens, a veteran of over 20 seasons with clubs including the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, had introduced Trump at the event. Although he faced a 2008 congressional inquiry over alleged steroid use and was acquitted in 2012, Trump praised Clemens as an "incredible guy" and promised to call the MLB commissioner to aid his Hall of Fame aspirations.

Clemens expressed surprise at the distinction, saying it eclipses his on-field achievements. The timing of the actual medal presentation was not disclosed.