Trump Awards Rush Limbaugh Medal of Freedom During SOTU Address

RUSH TRANSCRIPT:

TRUMP: “Almost every American family knows the pain when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. 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.”

[ Applause ]

TRUMP: “Rush, in recognition of all that you have done for our nation, the millions of people a day that you speak to and you inspire and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity, I am proud to announce tonight that you will be receiving our country’s highest civilian honor. The Presidential Medal of Freedom.”

[ Applause ]