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Trump says he’ll award fireballer Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Headline from WHDH Boston, on the newest of 2 developments

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens, calling the...

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  1. Trump says he'll award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

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    Trump says he’ll award fireballer Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

Reports & sources

16 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    President Trump announces former MLB player Roger Clemens will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Clemens, who played in the sport for over 20 years for teams that include the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, introduced Trump at the San Antonio rally.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump says he'll award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    U.S. President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Former MLB player Roger Clemens after he was introduced during a campaign rally at the Freeman Coliseum on October 07, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Pledges Medal of Freedom for Clemens (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Trump on Oct. 7, 2026 announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at a San Antonio rally; a White House email later said he meant the Medal of Honor.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Trump says he’ll award fireballer Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens, calling the...

  5. New York Post

    Trump reveals Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Roger Clemens has a new award to add to his collection.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Trump to award Medal of Freedom to former pitcher Roger Clemens (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening announced he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens. Trump revealed the former pitcher would receive the country’s highest civilian honor during a rally for Senate nominee Ken Paxton in Texas.

  7. The Hill

    Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens to receive Medal of Freedom, Trump says (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump said he will award controversial baseball legend Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying the honor is a “big step up” from the MLB’s Hall of Fame — which has repeatedly declined to recognize him. “I’m pleased to announce that we are taking it into our own hands.

  8. UPI

    Trump says Roger Clemens to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President Donald Trump said he will award retired MLB pitcher Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  9. Fox News

    Trump says he'll give Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'This supersedes anything I've done' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Roger Clemens was "stunned" when Trump surprised him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a San Antonio campaign rally on Wednesday night.

  10. The Boston Globe

    Trump says he’ll award Roger Clemens Presidential Medal of Freedom as former Red Sox pitcher appears at Texas rally (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    “This supersedes anything that obviously I’ve done in my playing career,” Clemens said, standing onstage alongside Trump.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Trump throws curve at Tex. rally, says he’ll award Roger Clemens presidential medal of freedom (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    “This supersedes anything that obviously I’ve done in my playing career," Clemens told the crowd.

  12. Breitbart News

    President Trump Reveals MLB Legend Roger Clemens Will Receive Medal of Freedom (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Roger Clemens, former New York Yankee and two-time World Series champion, will be receiving the Medal of Freedom from the White House.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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