President Trump interrupted his State of the Union address Tuesday to award conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The honor — the highest civilian award in the country — comes one day after Limbaugh announced he has advanced lung cancer and is undergoing treatment for the disease.

“Almost every American family knows the pain when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness,” Trump said about 45 minutes into his speech.

“Here tonight is a special man, someone beloved by millions of Americans who just received a Stage 4 advanced cancer diagnosis. This is not good news, but what is good news is that he is the greatest fighter and winner that you will ever meet,” Trump added.

A bearded Limbaugh, 69, who was seated next to first lady Melania Trump, looked stunned as the president announced the award. He eventually stood and saluted Trump and offered a thumbs-up to Republicans in the House chamber.

Melania Trump then put the medal around Limbaugh’s neck as members of Congress and other attendees applauded.

One attendee shouted, “We love you, Rush!” soon after the first lady gave him the medal.

With Post wires