Trump Awards Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Dan Gable
Trump Awards Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Dan Gable
Dan Gable became the first wrestler to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday.
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to wrestler and coach Dan Gable in the Oval Office on Monday, making him the first wrestler in history to receive the honor.
"No one has done more to promote wrestling in America than Dan Gable. He's an athletic giant who conquered one of the most difficult and ancient sports in the world," Trump said during the ceremony. "He's the greatest wrestler, probably, ever. We've never had anybody like him. He's made our country very proud. And he's a true GOAT. You know what GOAT is? GOAT? Greatest Of All Time."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2020
"I thank you very much for giving this kid here the opportunity to reach this level of the highest award a civilian can get, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. ... And to the sport of wrestling, being the first to win this award becomes a higher challenge to all that participate," Gable said when accepting the medal.
Gable also had a little fun with the President.
Trump awarding Presidential Medal of Freedom to wrestler Dan Gable.
— Zach Purser Brown (@zachjourno) December 7, 2020
TRUMP: "Now, I'm larger than you a little bit. Do you think I could take you in wrestling now? Would I have a big advantage?"
GABLE: "You would have no chance." pic.twitter.com/Kn6OBOIrsO
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