U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called on former President Donald Trump to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to renowned economist and social theorist Thomas Sowell.
Cruz praised Sowell’s contributions to economic thought, public policy, and intellectual discourse, emphasizing his decades-long influence on conservative and libertarian economic principles. The senator argued that Sowell’s work has profoundly shaped discussions on free markets, race, and government policy, making him a deserving recipient of the nation’s highest civilian honor.
While Trump has yet to respond to the appeal, the proposal has garnered support among conservatives who view Sowell as a pivotal figure in American economic and political thought.