President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. This announcement comes as Giuliani recovers from serious injuries sustained in a car accident in New Hampshire.

In a post on his social media platform, Trump praised Giuliani, calling him "the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot." He added that details regarding the time and location of the award ceremony would be provided later.

Giuliani, 81, was hospitalized after a crash on Interstate 93 on Sunday evening. According to his spokesperson, he suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg. The accident occurred when a rented Ford Bronco, driven by his spokesperson Ted Goodman, was struck from behind by a Honda HR-V driven by a 19-year-old woman. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and ended up hitting the highway median.

New Hampshire State Police reported that troopers witnessed the crash and quickly provided assistance. Goodman and the young driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals. Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center for treatment.

Michael Ragusa, Giuliani's head of security, stated that Giuliani is "in good spirits and recovering tremendously" despite his injuries. He clarified that the crash was not a targeted attack. Prior to the accident, Giuliani had been involved in assisting a woman who was a victim of domestic violence, which Ragusa noted was unrelated to the collision.

State police confirmed they were investigating a domestic violence report on the southbound lanes of Interstate 93 shortly before the crash occurred on the northbound side. They have not commented on Giuliani's involvement in the domestic violence incident. The crash remains under investigation, and no charges have been filed at this time.

Giuliani, often referred to as "America's Mayor" for his leadership during the September 11 attacks, has faced legal challenges in recent years. He served as Trump's personal attorney and promoted unsubstantiated claims of election fraud following the 2020 presidential election. Recently, he was ordered to pay a $148 million defamation judgment to two former Georgia election workers. During the proceedings, he was found in contempt of court and faced a trial regarding asset ownership, ultimately reaching a settlement that allowed him to retain his properties.