White House to honor Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump will posthumously award conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony on Tuesday. The ceremony falls on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday.

Kirk, co-founder of the youth conservative organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour.”

In the weeks since, lawmakers in both chambers have passed a resolution designating Oct. 14 as a “National Day of Remembrance” in his honor.

What supporters are saying

Trump, returning early from a Middle East trip to celebrate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, said the ceremony would be “a great celebration at the White House.”

He described Kirk as “a friend,” and said Kirk’s widow, Erika, will attend the East Room event. 

“Charlie was a good man,” said Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., “a devout husband, father, and friend.”

Kirk’s death prompted a national outpouring of grief among conservatives and tributes from Trump, who praised him as “a giant of his generation.”

Who Charlie Kirk was

Kirk rose to prominence after co-founding Turning Point USA, cultivating one of the largest youth conservative movements in the country and becoming a key voice within Trump’s political orbit.

Supporters hailed him as a patriot devoted to reshaping modern conservatism. Meanwhile, critics often pointed to his polarizing rhetoric on issues like gun laws, LGBTQ issues, and race. Tens of thousands attended his memorial service.

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The “Medal of Freedom” was established by President Harry S. Truman in 1945 to honor civilian service during World War II.

About the award

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, recognizing exceptional contributions to the United States, world peace or cultural achievement.

Members of Kirk’s family and top allies from his political network are expected to attend Tuesday’s ceremony.

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