Trump Announces Medal for Ben Carson

Adriana Stone 0 1 min read

Trump Announces Medal for Ben Carson

It was a short, powerful moment at the White House. President Donald Trump stopped the program and made a big announcement.

He told the crowd that Dr. Ben Carson will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The room cheered. People even broke into chants of “four more years.”

Trump said, “Ben’s getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom.” He added, “It’s the highest award you can have outside of the Congressional Medal of Honor.” Then he turned to Carson and said, “Ben, I’ll be seeing you back here pretty soon. I think you’re going to get the award.”

That’s a clear, no-nonsense nod to Carson’s record. He’s a decorated surgeon, a cabinet member, and a figure many see as a patriot. This honor signals that the administration values his life of service.

The event mixed policy and culture. Trump highlighted criminal justice reform, crime reduction, and border enforcement while honoring “many exceptional African American leaders and patriots.” It was part celebration, part pitch — and it landed well with the crowd.

Later, Dr. Carson praised the President’s energy on stage. He said, “I’m an old man now… I’ll be 75 on my next birthday!” and called out Trump for his stamina: “just goes FOREVER—no one else is like that.”

Moments like this matter. Awards aren’t just trophies. They signal what a leader values. This pick tells a straightforward story: loyalty, achievement, and a lifetime of service get noticed and rewarded.

For supporters, this was vindication. For others, it was another high-profile presidential move. Either way, the announcement made headlines and gave Carson a well-deserved spotlight.

See the video and reaction below.

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