Trump Announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated at the age of 31 during an event at Utah Valley University. In response to his death, president Donald Trump announced that Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Trump praised Kirk as a “giant of his generation” and an inspiration to millions, emphasizing that his legacy and courage will continue to influence many, especially young people. The date for the award ceremony has not yet been announced, but Trump promised it would draw a large crowd.The shooting has sparked a manhunt for the perpetrator and elicited strong reactions, with many conservatives expressing admiration for Kirk and mourning his loss.
The assassin’s bullet that struck down conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday won’t erase his memory.
At the White House on Thursday, President Donald Trump announced Kirk will be granted the Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously, in a ceremony that’s to be announced.
And, at the beginning of ceremony marking the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks almost a quarter century ago, Trump made it clear why the award was so fitting.
.@POTUS: “I am pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk, posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.” pic.twitter.com/wqwKPHH9ua
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 11, 2025
“Before we begin, let me express the horror and grief of so many Americans at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” Trump said.
“Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people …
“We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage that he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on.”
Kirk, only 31, a husband and the father of two young children, was gunned down at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
A manhunt is underway for his killer.
While the immediate response to the killing from the political left has been, in many cases, disgraceful, responses from conservatives to Trump’s announcement show how widely Kirkk, the founder of the campus conservative organization Turning Point USA, was admired.
He deserves this and so much more.
— Mike Machata, CFP® (@MikeMachata) September 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk was a good and faithful servant. Thank you, Mr. President!
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) September 11, 2025
Thank you, Mr. President! Simply no one more worthy. This American mama is still crying today and ever more worried for my precious teenagers. This will leave a mark on their soul, but we will live all of our days in honor of Charlie.
— Heather (@USAMamaHeather1) September 11, 2025
Trump did not announce details of the ceremony where he would bestow the nation’s highest civilian honor on Kirk. At this early stage, the planning has probably just begun — but he did make one prediction about it.
“The date of the ceremony will be announced and I can only guarantee you one thing,” he said.
“That we will have a very big crowd.”
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