Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, will receive the President Medal of Freedom — the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Trump made the announcement on social media Monday and called Guiliani “the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City,” the Daily Wirereported. Trump added more details are to come.
“As President of the United States of America, I am pleased to announce that Rudy Giuliani, the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot, will receive THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, our Country’s highest civilian honor,” Trump posted. “Details as to time and place to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Giuliani, 81, was injured in a serious car crash in New Hampshire Aug. 30. A vehicle hit his from behind at high speed.
Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s head of security, explained what happened in a statement on Sunday.
“Prior to the incident, Mayor Giuliani was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident. Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911,” Ragusa said. “He remained on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety. Following this, while traveling on the highway, Mayor Giuliani’s vehicle was struck from behind at high speed.”
Giuliani suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg, Ragusa said, per USA Today.
The other driver, 19, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both vehicles were severely damaged.
Giuliani was mayor of New York City from 1994-2001. He was called “America’s Mayor” in response to his leadership following the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.
Giuliani wrote about that day in his 2002 book “Leadership.” He said he went back to the site many times that day.
“I needed to see with my own eyes the disaster site and our rescue operations, and get a sense of what we would be dealing with in the months to come,” he said.
Giuliani became part of Trump’s legal team in 2018 and represented the president in the Robert Mueller inquiry regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election, per Fox News.
