President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 20 that he will award Dr. Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.
Trump made the announcement during the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner. The organization was founded by Carson.
“We are going to be presenting Dr. Ben Carson with the highest civilian award and honor in our country. It’s the civilian version of the Medal of Honor, which is our highest military award,” said Trump.
“It’s the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and we’re going to have a ceremony at the White House honoring Dr. Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” he continued. “Congratulations, Ben. We much appreciate it. Congratulations, Ben, he didn’t know this. He didn’t know it. I hope he’s happy.”…