Rush Limbaugh received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the 2020
State of the Union, just a day after the conservative radio host
announced that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
During his
address, President Donald Trump described Limbaugh as "a special man,
someone beloved by millions of Americans," and called him "the greatest
fighter and winner that you will ever meet."
Trump continued:
"Rush, in recognition of all that you have done for our nation, the
millions of people a day that you speak to and 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."
First lady Melania Trump then presented Limbaugh with the medal as those seated nearby gave a standing ovation.
The
White House announced the award, the highest civilian honor in the
nation, in an earlier news release detailing invited guests of the
president and first lady. In it, they described Limbaugh as "a champion
of the Constitution, advocate of civic engagement and a committed
patriot."
Limbaugh
was seated next to the first lady in the congressional gallery for
Tuesday's speech. He has been a steadfast supporter of President Trump
and his policies over the years.
Limbaugh announced on his nationally televised radio program on Monday that he is battling advanced lung cancer.
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