New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Rudy Giuliani is to receive "THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM," the United States' highest civilian honour.

The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963, is awarded to individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public endeavours.

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump described Rudy Giuliani as "the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot."

"As President of the United States of America, I am pleased to announce that Rudy Giuliani, the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great Amer...