Republicans Co-opt Posthumous Medal Ceremony to Burnish Trump’s Hero-Worship Narrative

Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11's 'man in red bandana'. Speaking during Tunnel to Towers' "Steel Across America" event in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, President Donald Trump praised Crowther, whose actions during 9/11 saved up to 18 people's lives, sparking nationwide admiration and a series of documentary features on his bravery

Trump Posthumously Honors 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther. Trump Posthumously Honors 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther

President Trump awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther. President Trump posthumously awarded Welles Crowther the Medal of Freedom for heroic 9/11 rescues, calling him 'more famous than me.'

Welles Remy Crowther unquestionably deserved this honor. But to me, his story also presents a striking contrast. Crowther ran toward danger. He repeatedly returned to help strangers escape, saved as many as 18 lives and ultimately sacrificed his own—all without seeking attention, praise or recognition. Even while honoring him, President Trump could not resist inserting himself into the moment, joking that Crowther had become “more famous than me” and recounting an unverified story in which firefighters supposedly carried Trump away from danger. Crowther made himself smaller so others could live. Trump too often makes himself the center of stories that should belong to others. One man’s actions demonstrated genuine courage, humility and self-sacrifice. That is the legacy we should be discussing today. Welles Remy Crowther was not merely a man wearing a red bandana. He was an example of what true heroism looks like.

Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Boston College graduate who saved lives on 9/11. Welles Crowther wore a red bandana across his face as he helped rescue 18 people inside one of the crumbling towers in New York before losing his life

Fallen 9/11 hero, Boston College alum honored with Medal of Freedom. President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom on Tuesday to Welles Crowther, the

Trump honors 9 / 11 man in the red bandana Welles Crowther with posthumous Medal of Freedom

Video: Trump posthumously awards 'red bandana man' with Medal of Freedom. Welles Crowther, 24, made repeated trips through smoke-filled stairwells helping injured and trapped people escape before the building collapsed and took his life. 25 years later, his courage has had worthy presidential recognition

Trump honors Nyack 9/11 hero Welles Crowther with Medal of Freedom. WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump held a White House ceremony Tuesday honoring 9/11 first

Trump Says Volunteer Firefighter Who Died Saving 9/11 Victims Has Become ‘More F.... “Very unhappy,” Trump, 80, added about Welles Crowther’s fame while awarding him a posthumous Presid

'Man in the Red Bandana' Welles Crowther awarded Medal of Freedom. Welles Crowther, known as the "Man in the Red Bandana," was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his heroism on 9/11

Welles Crowther posthumously awarded Medal of Freedom. For his heroism on 9/11, Welles Crowther, also known as the "Man in the Red Bandana," was posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shares his story of

'Man in the Red Bandana' Welles Crowther receives Presidential Medal of Freedom. Welles Crowther helped people escape the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11. Twenty-five years later, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom

9/11 hero and Boston College grad receives Medal of Freedom. Welles Crowther was a former Boston College graduate who saved 18 people from the 78th floor of the

Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther. President Trump posthumously awarded to Welles Crowther, an equities trader and volunteer

Trump on 9/11 hero who died: ‘I don’t like’ that he’s ‘more famous than me’. Trump expressed jealously over Welles Crowther while honoring him with a posthumous Presidential

'Man in the red bandana,' Welles Crowther, receives posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom. The 24-year-old equities trader and volunteer firefighter helped people escape the South Tower before it collapsed on September 11, 2001

'Man in the Red Bandana,' Welles Crowther, receives posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom. The 24-year-old equities trader and volunteer firefighter helped people escape the South Tower before it collapsed on 11, 2001

Man in the Red Bandana gets Medal of Freedom from Trump. President Donald Trump presented the medal to Alison Crowther of Upper Nyack, mother of Welles, on

9/11 hero and Boston College grad receives Medal of Freedom. Welles Crowther was a former Boston College graduate who saved 18 people from the 78th floor of the South Tower on 9/11. He was also known as, "the man in the red bandana"

This post is to honor a volunteer firefighter and did. Its disgraceful to see some comment about making this political. Thank you Welles for your sacrifice helping others and Mike for making this a permanent recognition of that fact…Welles is a hero.

God bless Welles Crowther and those like him who did what was necessary on that fateful day.

God bless Welles Crowther and those like him who did what was necessary on that fateful day.

God bless Welles Crowther and those like him who did what was necessary on that fateful day.

I just read that "President Trump posthumously" and it made me smile.

Welles wasn't a firefighter or a police officer on duty that morning—he was an equities trader who just chose to be a hero when evil struck. That makes his sacrifice even more beautiful and ultimate.

Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, the ‘Man in the Red Bandanna’. Welles Remy Crowther, an equity trader and volunteer firefighter, is credited with saving 18 people

Trump Awards Welles Crowther Presidential Medal of Freedom

This post is to honor a volunteer firefighter and did. Its disgraceful to see some comment about making this political. Thank you Welles for your sacrifice helping others and Mike for making this a permanent recognition of that fact…Welles is a hero.

Trump posthumously awards 9/11 hero ‘Man in the Red Bandana’ with Presidential M.... WASHINGTON (WHDH) - President Donald Trump Tuesday posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of

Trump Honors 9 11 Hero Welles Crowther With Medal of Freedom as ABC CBS Skip

This post is to honor a volunteer firefighter and did. Its disgraceful to see some comment about making this political. Thank you Welles for your sacrifice helping others and Mike for making this a permanent recognition of that fact…Welles is a hero.

Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther. President Trump posthumously awarded to Welles Crowther, an equities trader and volunteer firefighte

This post is to honor a volunteer firefighter and did. Its disgraceful to see some comment about making this political. Thank you Welles for your sacrifice helping others and Mike for making this a permanent recognition of that fact…Welles is a hero.

God bless Welles Crowther and those like him who did what was necessary on that fateful day.

I just read that "President Trump posthumously" and it made me smile.

9/11 hero Welles Crowther's firehouse president reveals what shaped the 'man in.... Welles Crowther's volunteer firehouse shaped the hero who saved 18 lives on 9/11. Its president

This post is to honor a volunteer firefighter and did. Its disgraceful to see some comment about making this political. Thank you Welles for your sacrifice helping others and Mike for making this a permanent recognition of that fact…Welles is a hero.

This post is to honor a volunteer firefighter and did. Its disgraceful to see some comment about making this political. Thank you Welles for your sacrifice helping others and Mike for making this a permanent recognition of that fact…Welles is a hero.

Thank you Rep. Mike Lawler for seeing this through to fruition. Unfortunate that September 11th happened, grateful for your support in remembering a young man who saved at least 18 lives that fateful day. Fly high Welles.

This post is to honor a volunteer firefighter and did. Its disgraceful to see some comment about making this political. Thank you Welles for your sacrifice helping others and Mike for making this a permanent recognition of that fact…Welles is a hero.

Thank you Welles for giving your life to save others. Grateful for the meaningful recognition in his honor. God Bless Welles and our wonderful nation. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

9/11 hero 'Man in the Red Bandana' gets Medal of Freedom from Trump. The Sept. 11 hero dubbed the "Man in the Red Bandana" was honored Tuesday with a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony ahead of the 25th

Welles Crowther, remembered as "Man in the Red Bandana," posthumously receives Presidential Medal of Freedom. Welles Crowther, the Boston College graduate remembered as "The Man in the Red Bandana," was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump

I just read that "President Trump posthumously" and it made me smile.

I just read that "President Trump posthumously" and it made me smile.

God bless Welles Crowther and those like him who did what was necessary on that fateful day.

Thank you Welles for giving your life to save others. Grateful for the meaningful recognition in his honor. God Bless Welles and our wonderful nation. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

I watched a documentary about him years ago. I'm so happy Trump is honoring that brave young man.

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