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Bahraini king receives award from Trump

US President Donald Trump reportedly gave the prestigious Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
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US President Donald Trump on his final full day in office bestowed a prestigious award on Bahrain's leader.

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander on Tuesday, according to the state-run Bahrain News Agency and the US Embassy Manama.

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