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President Donald Trump He will award Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom after his death after being shot on Wednesday on a college campus, said Thursday.
“I will soon be awarded Charlie Kirk, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The day of the ceremony will be announced and I can only assure you one thing. We will have a large crowd. Very, very large.”
Speaking at the Pentagon ceremony, Trump described Kirk as “a giant of his generation, a champion of freedom, and an inspiration for millions of people.” He added that the date of the ceremony would be announced soon, but promised “a big crowd. Very, very large.”
“I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and his courage in the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will continue to exist,” Trump said.
Before the assassination, Charlie Kirk spoke at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. (Trent Nelson/Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images)
Kirk, 31, co-founded the conservative student group Turning Point in 2012 and established it as one of the most influential youth organizations in political rights. Known for his fiery campus appearances and extensive social media presence, Kirk is a staunch supporter of Trump and a regular critic of liberal institutions.
Kirk Orem, Utah, He invites students to challenge his political and cultural perspectives in activities.
A shot rang out around noon Wednesday and Kirk fell off his chair.
The shooter remains wide despite the weapon being recovered. Event organizers estimated that about 3,000 people attended the school.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States. It is granted to individuals who have made “specially meritorious” contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace or cultural and public efforts.
Kirk will join the list of recipients of the president, lawmakers and foreign leaders, remitting them to athletes, entertainers and human rights figures.
“Dark Moments for America”: Trump announces Charlie Kirk’s voice “bigger and grand”
Trump revealed at the ceremony that Charlie Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony commemorating the 9/11 attacks. (AP/Evan Vucci)
Minister of War Pete Hegseth It also commemorates Kirk’s wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
“The sworn in young soldiers gave me hope. The young policeman wearing badges gave me hope. The young firefighter answered the phone. Give me hope. The young agents patrolling our borders gave me hope. The life example of American patriot Charlie Charlie Kirk, even a role model for death, even death,” he said. ”
“Courage, no matter the arena. Charlie, we love you know you have heard the Lord’s words. Well done, kind and faithful servant. Whole heart, clear eyes.”
U.S. President Donald Trump said that if he could go back in time and make suggestions to himself at the age of 25, it would be not running for president, at a generational youth forum held at the White House in Washington, USA on March 22, 2018. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
On Wednesday after the shooting, Trump called it a “dark day for America.”
“It’s a long time for all Americans and the media to face violence and murder is the fact that demonizes the tragic consequences of people you disagree day after day, year after year,” he said.
“For years, radical leftists compared a brilliant American like Charlie to the Nazis and the worst mass murderers and criminals in the world.”
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In the death, Trump said: “Charlie’s voice has become bigger and more grand than ever before.”
