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Trump announced on Truth Social that U.S. flags will fly at half-staff for a week, starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, to honor Dolly Parton, who died at 80; Parton previously declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
At the State of the Union, President Trump announced several medals, notably awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to U.S. men’s hockey goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, along with a Purple Heart to National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, the Legion of Merit to Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, and two Medals of Honor to Eric Slover and Royce Williams, as the hockey team entered the chamber and Trump framed the moment as a sign of national “wins.”
At the State of the Union, President Trump awarded Purple Hearts to West Virginia National Guard members Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and, posthumously, the family of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom; Olympic hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck received the Presidential Medal of Freedom; Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams, aged 100, was awarded the Medal of Honor for a long-secret 1952 Korean War air engagement; Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover received the Medal of Honor for the Maduro operation in Venezuela; Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Ruskan earned the Legion of Merit for rescuing dozens during July 2025 Texas floods.
President Trump announced at the State of the Union that U.S. Olympic hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom after helping Team USA win gold.
President Trump honored the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team during the State of the Union, praising their gold medal and saying goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom; he also referenced inviting the women’s team to the White House, though they did not attend due to scheduling. About 20 members of the men’s team attended a Washington Oval Office event after returning from Milan, with several players not present at the speech, and the group entered the House Chamber later to a standing ovation.
President Trump declared October 14 a national day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk, who was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was fatally shot at a Turning Point USA event, with Trump urging Americans to honor his memory and pray for peace.
President Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday, honoring him as a fearless advocate for liberty and a significant figure in conservative youth activism, shortly after Kirk's tragic death at a Turning Point USA event.
President Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a ceremony at the White House, honoring him as a fearless patriot and a galvanizer of the next generation, with the medal presented to his widow on what would have been his 32nd birthday, following his recent assassination.
Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, a polarizing right-wing commentator and supporter of Trump, at a ceremony on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday, amid controversy over Kirk's rhetoric and his assassination.
President Donald Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring him as a fearless patriot and influential conservative activist, shortly after Kirk's tragic death by gunshot at a university event. The ceremony highlighted Kirk's impact on conservative politics and his close ties to Trump, amidst Trump's busy international trip and other awardees. Kirk's divisive politics and controversial statements were also noted.
President Donald Trump is expected to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday, honoring his influence as a conservative activist and his tragic death at Utah Valley University. The ceremony follows Kirk's memorial service and highlights his role in shaping Trump's movement among young conservatives, despite some controversial comments.
Donald Trump announced he will posthumously award conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom after Kirk was shot and killed at an event in Utah. Trump praised Kirk's influence and plans to speak with his family, while a suspect remains at large in the shooting.
Donald Trump announced he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, despite Giuliani's controversial role in the 2020 election and recent legal issues, following his serious injuries from a car crash. Giuliani, once celebrated for his leadership after 9/11, has faced disbarment and criminal charges related to election claims, but Trump praised him as a great American patriot.
Tiger Woods had a sleepless flight to Scotland for the 2024 British Open after former President Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Woods, who has a longstanding relationship with Trump, was deeply affected by the incident and struggled to focus on his preparations for the tournament. Trump was shot by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was subsequently killed by Secret Service agents.