President Donald Trump, at a memorial event at the Pentagon on Thursday on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, announced he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Trump later that day announced his death.

"Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and and an inspiration to millions and millions of people," Trump said on Thursday.

"We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie's voice and courage put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on," the president continued.

A manhunt for Kirk's killer is underway. The FBI said on Thursday it has recovered what is believed to be the wea

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