For all of the focus on the day-by-day chaos of the last two years, it’s worth pointing out just how turbulent American politics have been over the last 20 years.

By making Bob Cousy just the fourth former NBA player to get the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Trump also made clear he is a big fan of the Boston Celtics legend.

And President Donald Trump abandons an effort to secure major foreign aid budget cuts.

Pete Buttigieg on Friday became the latest candidate in the crowded Democratic presidential field to release a policy to address mental health issues.

A point guard for the Boston Celtics, Cousy helped win six NBA championships in seven years from 1957-62.

President Donald Trump presented basketball legend Bob Cousy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in an Oval Office ceremony on Thursday. (Aug. 22)

At the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 91-year-old Bob Cousy, a former Boston Celtics NBA player and coach. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Trump preps for G7, says economy still strong; Trump awarding Medal of Honor to Bob Cousy

President Trump presented six-time NBA champion and Bostons Celtic legend Bob Cousy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Bob Cousy, the second athlete to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, calls Donald Trump "the most extraordinary president in my lifetime."

Basketball legend Bob Cousy received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in an Oval Office ceremony on Thursday.

President Donald Trump awarded Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Cousy the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House. Cousy got emotional in thanking Trump and said receiving the award allows him to complete his "life circle."

President Donald Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Boston Celtics point guard and basketball coach Bob Cousy Thursday afternoon at the White House.

President Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to legendary NBA player Bob Cousy during a ceremony at the White House Thursday.Trump welcomed Cousy, a former member of the Boston Celtics, to the Oval Office on Thursd...

'You're one of the all-time greats in the history of sports, not just basketball, and an inspiration to us all,' the president said as he awarded Cousy the nation's highest civilian honor.

Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, from President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is to present basketball legend Bob Cousy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in an Oval Office ceremony on Thursday.

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Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Celtics legend Bob Cousy at a White House ceremony for his star basketball play and civil rights record.

The six-time NBA Champion spoke with CBS News about his career, politics, and the president

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RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @ExposingOldhead: Most seasons leading the league in Missed FGs 7 - Michael Jordan 6 - Kobe Bryant 5 - Elvin Hayes 5 - Dominique Wilk…

RT @JaredKotler: Had a blast chatting with @CoachTimRusso. Come for the talk about his time at UConn, stay for why he loves Bob Cousy

Had a blast chatting with @CoachTimRusso. Come for the talk about his time at UConn, stay for why he loves Bob Cousy https://t.co/bgjLY2734P

Not Top 75… Bob Cousy could never https://t.co/8kwHPKqbHO

Bob Cousy on the early talk about the Celtics running game “yeah the Celtic are good, they’re entertaining, but in the playoffs, they die, ya know”. Some things never change.

The funniest little detail that I learned from this show is that Clarence Thomas’ favorite basketball player was Bob Cousy https://t.co/iM2Twvdo6l

Not top 20 Magic Steph Isiah Oscar Kidd Stockton Price Archibald Nash Kyrie Tim Hardway Gary Payton Mark Price Chris Paul Penny KJ Walt Friezer Jojo White Bob Cousy &more>>>>> Him being top 75 is a joke no disrespect he's skilled but bad vs traps https://t.co/kttK0JuiDD

RT @MSGNetworks: The 1954 All-Star Game was held at Madison Square Garden Featuring future Hall of Famers Bob Cousy and George Mikan it's c…

RT @ThroughThePhog: Dajuan Harris has considerably improved during each of his seasons with #KUbball. Can he take the necessary strides to…

It is crazy Fred VanVleet wasn’t drafted. Congrats to him on getting the first max deal for an undrafted player. He reminds me of Jameer Nelson in college though who got drafted out of ST Joes. Bob Cousy watch lists and deep ncaa tourney runs for both.. nba gms should hire me

He rlly got 130 mil with a bob cousy like statline https://t.co/k6aPxoJhGu

Come on man , it’s like those guys that were tryna tell me Bob Cousy would be an all star in todays NBA https://t.co/EyqCK7XqI4

RT @ThroughThePhog: Dajuan Harris has considerably improved during each of his seasons with #KUbball. Can he take the necessary strides to…

Dajuan Harris has considerably improved during each of his seasons with #KUbball. Can he take the necessary strides to win the Bob Cousy Award as a senior? (via @Josh_Schulman04) https://t.co/bnitMDrG8T

When mad dog Russo says Bob Cousy is better than kyrie Irving https://t.co/9tNkAwCxDT

RT @MSGNetworks: The 1954 All-Star Game was held at Madison Square Garden Featuring future Hall of Famers Bob Cousy and George Mikan it's c…

I've always said this, which is funny cause JJ called Bob Cousy a plumber. But he himself will be considered a plumber in about 10 to 15 years. It's the fate of all unatheletic white boys https://t.co/yVFfjkJWFP