President Donald Trump has announced plans to award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump praised Giuliani as “the greatest mayor in the history of New York City” and “an American Patriot,” even though Giuliani has been disbarred and faces criminal charges in multiple states.
Giuliani was recently injured in a car crash, and Trump’s tribute comes shortly after the incident. Critics argue that Giuliani’s legal controversies and fall from grace make him an odd choice for the nation’s highest civilian honor, but Trump remains loyal.
Meanwhile, Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. The move took effect on September 1, just as Harris is preparing for her 15-city book tour to promote her memoir, “107 Days.” Although Harris no longer has federal protection, the California Highway Patrol has stepped in to provide security for her tour.