President Trump announced he will be awarding Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom following the right-wing pundit’s assassination.
While speaking at the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon, Trump talked about Kirk’s impact on the country.
“Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people,” he said. “Our prayers are with his wonderful wife Erika and his beautiful children ‒ fantastic people they are. We him them greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on.”
President Trump further revealed that he will posthumously present Charlie Kirk with the Medal of Freedom, which is the nation’s highest civilian h