Key Takeaways
- Recognition of Service: President Trump announced that Dr. Ben Carson, former HUD secretary and world-renowned neurosurgeon, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Shared History: Carson, who endorsed Trump during the 2016 race, was among the first to predict Trump’s victory and has remained a trusted ally.
- Legacy of Principles: Through his American Cornerstone Institute, Carson continues to champion the values of faith, liberty, community, and life—pillars that echo the core of American exceptionalism.
President Donald Trump is giving one of America’s most admired public servants his due. Over the weekend, Trump announced that Dr. Ben Carson, former HUD secretary and world-renowned neurosurgeon, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the nation’s highest civilian honor.
The announcement came during Trump’s remarks at the American Cornerstone Institute’s Founders’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. Carson, who founded ACI, was caught off guard when the former president revealed the honor. “Congratulations Ben. He didn’t know this. He didn’t know it. I hope he’s happy,” Trump quipped, drawing warm applause.
Carson has been a loyal ally of Trump since the 2016 campaign, when he suspended his own White House run to endorse the outsider businessman who would soon shock the political establishment. Trump recounted that it was Carson who told him early on that he would win the presidency—a prediction that proved spot on.
Carson’s record speaks for itself. From pioneering surgeries that changed the field of medicine to overseeing housing policy under Trump’s first term, he has consistently championed the values that built this country: faith, liberty, community, and life. His American Cornerstone Institute carries that mission forward, unapologetically defending the ideals of limited government, personal responsibility, and strong families.
Awarding Carson the Medal of Freedom is more than a nod to his career—it’s a recognition of the American Dream itself. Hard work, faith, and conviction still matter, and under Trump’s leadership, those who embody those values are honored, not ignored.