Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inRachel DobkinThursday 08 October 2026 06:30 BSTPresident Donald Trump greets Roger Clemens at a campaign rally (AP)President Donald Trump has announced he will award former Major League Baseball star Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Speaking at a rally in San Antonio, Texas, Donald Trump claimed the Baseball Hall of Fame had cheated Clemens despite his stellar playing career.Clemens, who won seven Cy Young Awards and two World Series titles, stated he was stunned and described the accolade as a huge honour.The announcement comes despite Clemens being embroiled in past controversies, including allegations of steroid use and extramarital affairs.The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honour in the United States, previously awarded to figures such as Martin Luther King Jr.In fullTrump is giving ex-MLB star Roger Clemens the Medal of Freedom, saying the Hall of Fame has cheated himMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in