MAGA activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot Wednesday, will be honored posthumously with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Trump announced at a 9/11 memorial ceremony Thursday.

Why it matters: It's the nation's highest civilian honor.

What he's saying: "Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people," Trump said Thursday. • He said the date of the ceremony will be announced and that there will be a "very big crowd." • The announcement came at a memorial ceremony commemorating the 184 people killed in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.

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