After news that Rudy Giuliani was seriously injured in a crash Saturday night in New Hampshire, President Donald Trump said the former New York City mayor would receive the nation's highest civilian honor.

Giuliani suffered fractured vertebrae and other injuries in a crash near Manchester. According to a statement signed by Michael Ragusa, Giuliani's head of security, the incident occurred after Giuliani "was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident."

"Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911. He remained on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety," the statement said. "Following this, while traveling on the highway, Mayor Giuliani's vehicle was struck from behind at high speed. He was transported to a nearby trauma center, where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg."

Ragusa told the New York Post the ex-mayor was in "great spirits."

"He’s a beast. He survived 9/11," he said.

On Monday, Trump said Giuliani — a staunch MAGA loyalist — would receive the nation's highest civilian honor.

"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 American Patriot, will receive THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, our Country’s highest civilian honor. Details as to time and place to follow," said Trump.

The medal is bestowed by the president on people who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the country, world peace, or significant cultural or public endeavors.

Giuliani is not without contreversy.

He was found liable for defamation against two Georgia election workers, resulting in a $148 million judgment. Courts have repeatedly held him in contempt for continuing to attack the workers and for failing to comply with court orders.

Giuliani has also faced disbarment and both civil and criminal accusations related to his role in MAGA efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.