Trump Lauds ‘American Patriot’ Ben Carson for Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson for being a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Trump late last month said he will award Carson the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The president has not mentioned a date for giving the honor to Carson.

That announcement was followed by Carson being named to a new advisory role at the U.S. Department of Agriculture where he will focus on nutrition, healthcare, and housing.

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