Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) unveiled legislation on Friday seeking to award President Donald Trump with the highest civilian honor Congress holds the authority to bestow.

Orden cited Trump’s work brokering a peace deal in Gaza and seven other international conflicts as proof the president deserves the Congressional Gold Medal.

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“President Trump has demonstrated unmatched determination in bringing about historic peace agreements across the globe. From brokering ceasefires in the Middle East to resolving long-standing conflicts in Eur

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