Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Bar lowered for medal of freedom

Presidential Medals of Freedom were recently awarded by President Donald Trump to Reps. Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan. This award was created long ago to recognize “an especially meritorious contribution to the national interest of the U.S.”

Researching recipients chosen by previous presidents, one can see how Trump has dramatically lowered the bar and politicized this heretofore prestigious award.

Who is next on Trump’s list?

How about Mike Lindell, the founder and CEO of MyPillow?

He is a staunch Trump ally who markets his $69 pillows on TV (currently at a substantial discount!), and he has publicly proposed to the president a wacko botanical cure for the coronavirus.

Lindell would meet the basic Trump standard for Medal of Freedom recognition (being an unfailing Trump supporter).