Trump Ordered To Give Medal To Who?
Pat Buchanan, one of America’s most influential conservative voices, is being championed for the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) has formally urged President Donald Trump to recognize Buchanan’s lifetime of service to the United States. Buchanan, a best-selling author, political commentator, and three-time presidential candidate, shaped decades of conservative thought and paved the way for the modern America First movement.
Buchanan Warned America About Today’s Greatest Threats
In a passionate letter to President Trump, Sen. Schmitt praised Buchanan as a “prophetic voice” who foresaw the very crises the nation is battling today.
“Pat Buchanan was ahead of his time on the most important issues — immigration, foreign policy, trade, and the cultural war launched by the radical Left,” Schmitt wrote.
“For years, Washington elites ignored these threats, but they were painfully real for families like mine growing up in small-town America.”
Buchanan was one of the first to sound the alarm on unchecked illegal immigration, destructive trade deals, and globalist foreign policies that weakened America’s standing in the world. His unapologetic defense of traditional American values made him a hero to millions of conservatives nationwide.
How Buchanan Paved the Way for Trump’s Historic 2016 Victory
Many historians and political analysts agree that Buchanan’s presidential campaigns in 1992, 1996, and 2000 laid the foundation for Donald Trump’s 2016 victory.
Buchanan championed four core principles that President Trump would later bring to the White House:
- Secure Borders & Immigration Reform: Buchanan was the first major figure to demand a border wall and a complete halt to illegal immigration.
- Ending Endless Wars: A strong America First foreign policy focused on protecting American lives and interests.
- Fair Trade & Economic Strength: Advocating for tariffs and tough negotiations to protect American workers.
- Standing Up to Political Correctness: Defending free speech and traditional values against the radical Left.
Buchanan even once joked to Newsmax, “The Trump border wall was first the Buchanan ditch.”
These ideas reshaped the Republican Party and fueled the populist movement that continues to dominate conservative politics today.
Buchanan’s Quiet Retirement — But His Legacy Lives On
At 86 years old and in declining health, Buchanan has stepped away from public life. He recently shared that he has “hung up [his] pen”, no longer writing or giving interviews.
Yet, his influence remains deeply felt. For millions of conservatives, Buchanan represents a fearless fighter who stood up for the forgotten American worker and exposed the dangers of globalism long before others dared to speak out.
A Medal of Freedom to Honor a Lifetime of Service
Awarding Buchanan the Presidential Medal of Freedom would not only honor his achievements but also send a powerful message that America still values courage, conviction, and the fight for freedom and sovereignty.
President Trump has not yet responded to Sen. Schmitt’s request, but conservatives across the nation are rallying behind the effort, calling it a fitting tribute to a man who helped shape the modern conservative movement.
Why This Matters
Pat Buchanan’s story is a reminder that one voice can change the course of history. His warnings about open borders, unfair trade, and the cultural assault on America were ignored by the political establishment — until President Trump brought them to the forefront.
Awarding Buchanan the Medal of Freedom would recognize not just one man, but the America First ideals that continue to inspire millions of patriotic Americans.
