President Donald Trump presented New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday.
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"Mariano Rivera has made extraordinary contributions to American sports, culture and society. He is the most dominant relief pitcher in the history of baseball," Trump said, per CNN's Maegan Vazquez. "And more than that, he has lived the American dream and shines as an example of American greatness for all to see.