In a surprise move that few people saw coming during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh was awarded the United States’ hig…
was awarded the United States’ highest civilian honor — the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“Almost every American family knows the pain when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness,” Trump began. “Here tonight is a special man, beloved by millions of Americans, who just received a Stage 4 advanced cancer diagnosis. This is not good news, but what is good news is that he is the greatest fighter and winner that you will ever meet. Rush Limbaugh, thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country.”, rose and acknowledged the cheers.
Limbaugh appeared surprised by the announcement, despite news leaking earlier Tuesday that Trump was planning to give him the medal, and looked humbled as Melania Trump put it around his neck. Just then, someone in the chamber yelled, “Love you, Rush!” Limbaugh, 69, has hosted his controversial radio program since the 1980s and is known for floating conspiracy theories about Democrats, particularly former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Many Democrats in the House tonight clearly were upset by Trump’s decision to honor Limbaugh and chanted “no.” Republicans cheered.Read More About:
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