[Ed. – Yes, “mask-free” appears twice in the WaPo headline. Note: Trump and Holtz have both had COVID-19 and recovered from it.]
The nation’s highest civilian honor, the medal is awarded by the president “to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the security or national interests of America, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors,” according to the White House website.
“He’s really a life teacher,” Trump said of Holtz, who led Notre Dame to an undefeated season and the national championship in 1988 and compiled a 249-132-7 record in 33 seasons as an NCAA head coach at William & Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame and South Carolina.
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[F]ew were wearing masks during Thursday’s ceremony.
The White House will hold at least 25 indoor holiday parties this month, ignoring warnings from the Trump administration’s own public health professionals to avoid congregating in large group settings …
